Pennant, "Arto Monaco's Land of Makebelieve, 1954-1965"
THF239792 / Pennant, "Arto Monaco's Land of Makebelieve, 1954-1965"
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Artifact Overview
After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. New attractions vied for the attention of passing auto tourists. Arto Monaco, a toy maker, set designer and animator, created The Land of Makebelieve. The park opened in 1954 in the Adirondacks, a popular vacation destination in upstate New York.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1954-1965
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.309
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Red
White (Color)
Pink (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Width: 18 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: arto monaco's/ LAND OF MAKEBELIEVE/ UPPER JAY, N.Y.
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