Pennant, "Parrot Jungle, Miami, 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. Parrot Jungle in Miami, Florida, opened in 1936. Visitors enjoyed the tropical birds, trees, and flowers as they wandered the zoological park's winding pathways. The attraction was relocated in 2002.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1940-1965
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.306
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Blue
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Pink (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Height: 9 in
Width: 26.5 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: PARROT JUNGLE/ MIAMI, FLORIDA
Inside graphic: PARROT/ JUNGLE
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