Pennant, "Giant City State Park, Makanda, Illinois," 1940-1965
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Artifact Overview
Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Pennants from state parks usually depict an iconic geological feature or historic building. This Illinois state park keepsake features the lodge built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1940-1965
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.285
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Green
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Orange (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Width: 18 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front:
The Lodge/ GIANT CITY/ STATE PARK/ MAKANDA, ILLINOIS
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