Pennant, "Grand Coulee Dam, Washington," 1941-1965
THF239758 / Pennant, "Grand Coulee Dam, Washington," 1941-1965
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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 a variety of scenic views visitors may have seen on their trip to Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River in Washington State.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1941-1965
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.292
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Blue
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Pink (Color)
Purple
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 29 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front:
GRAND / COULEE/ DAM-WASHINGTON
Inside letters:
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING/ GENERATORS/ DEVIL'S PUNCH BOWL/ GRAND COULEE HIGHWAY
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