Pennant, "Corn Palace, Mitchell, S.D.," 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. This pennant depicts the Corn Palace -- a community entertainment venue and world-famous roadside attraction -- in Mitchell, South Dakota. Each year artists redecorate the exterior murals using naturally colored corn, grasses and other grains.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1940-1965
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.287
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Blue
Green
Yellow (Color)
White (Color)
Orange (Color)
Pink (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 26 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front:
CORN PALACE/ MITCHELL, S.D.
Handwritten on back in black: 49
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