Glacier Park Pennant, 1950-1959
THF151712 / Glacier Park Pennant, 1950-1959
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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 is from Glacier National Park in northern Montana. It depicts one of the park's glacial lakes and mountain vistas.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1950-1959
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.76.12
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of William Pretzer.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Red
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 30 in
Inscriptions
Circular decal of nature scene / GLACIER PARK
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