Pennant, "Miami Beach, Florida," 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 with local attractions depicted in the letters of the city's name helped vacationers relive their trip to Miami Beach, Florida.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1940-1965
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.293
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Blue
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Red
Dimensions
Height: 9 in
Width: 23.5 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front:
MIAMI Beach/ Florida
Inside letters:
COLLINS AVENUE/ RONEY PLAZA HOTEL/ FLORIDA HOME
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