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Pennant, "Alaska, The 49th State," 1958-1968

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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 visitors may have seen on their trip to Alaska -- one of the newest states to enter the Union.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1958-1968

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2015.42.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

Black (Color)
Pink (Color)
Yellow green
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in
Width: 26.5 in (without ties)
Length: 0.063 in
Width: 29.875 in (with ties)

Inscriptions

on front: ALASKA / The 49th State