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

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