Pennant, "Washington D.C.," 1940-1965
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Artifact Overview
Travelers often return home with souvenirs that serve as tangible reminders of places visited. Felt pennants were a popular choice of vacationing Americans in the mid-1900s. This example from Washington, D.C., depicts the U.S. Capitol building.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1940-1965
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.300
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Leather
Color
Blue
Purple
White (Color)
Green
Yellow (Color)
Pink (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 14 in
Width: 34.5 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front:
WASHINGTON D.C.
On graphic:
THE/ CAPITOL
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