Pennant, "Souvenir of Hot Springs Ark., circa 1930"

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Artifact Overview

Hot Springs, Arkansas, has long been a resort destination. Native Americans knew about its thermal springs and European Americans flocked to the waters in the early 1800s. By the early and mid-20th century, the springs drew in a growing number of auto tourists. These vacationers could purchase inexpensive souvenirs like this pennant to remember their visit.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

circa 1930

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2014.4.295

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

Blue
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Green
Brown

Dimensions

Height: 10 in
Width: 27 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front: Souvenir/ of/ HOT SPRINGS/ ARK. Beside graphics: HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK/ NEW ARLINGTON HOTEL/ NEW DRIVE ON WEST MOUNTAIN/ STEEL OBSERVATION TOWER/ N. Y. R. CO.
Pennant, "Souvenir of Hot Springs Ark., circa 1930"