Pennant, "Chesapeake Bay," 1940-1965
THF239558 / Pennant, "Chesapeake Bay," 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. A trip to the Chesapeake Bay area may have included a stop at the old lighthouse at Cape Henry -- or a local gift shop, perhaps to pick up this souvenir.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1940-1965
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.222
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Blue
Pink (Color)
White (Color)
Green
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 25.5 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: CHESAPEAKE BAY
Beneath graphic: THE OLD LIGHTHOUSE AT CAPE HENRY
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