Pennant, "North Dakota, The New Oil State," 1950-1954
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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. This pennant shows a number of cities and depicts a variety of wildlife, agricultural products and landmarks visitors may have seen on their trip to the "New Oil State."
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1950-1954
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2015.39.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Blue
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 26.313 in (without ties)
Length: 0.063 in
Width: 30.188 in (with ties)
Inscriptions
on front:
NORTH DAKOTA / THE NEW OIL STATE
handwritten on tag on back:
WASHINGTON TRIP / June 2, 1954
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