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- Pennant, "Storytown U.S.A, Lake George, N.Y.," 1954-1965 -
- 1954-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Storytown U.S.A, Lake George, N.Y.," 1954-1965
- Pennant, "Monticello," 1940-1965 - After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. Some families wanted to view the country's scenic beauty; others headed for places of historic importance such as Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Souvenirs like this pennant helped vacationers remember their visit to Jefferson's Virginia home.
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Monticello," 1940-1965
After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. Some families wanted to view the country's scenic beauty; others headed for places of historic importance such as Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Souvenirs like this pennant helped vacationers remember their visit to Jefferson's Virginia home.
- Pennant, "Jacksonville Beach, Fla.," 1940-1965 -
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Jacksonville Beach, Fla.," 1940-1965
- Pennant, "Pimlico Preakness, Baltimore, Maryland," 1940-1965 -
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Pimlico Preakness, Baltimore, Maryland," 1940-1965
- Pennant, "Atlantic City," 1940-1965 -
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Atlantic City," 1940-1965
- Pennant, "Selma, Ala.," 1940-1965 - 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 from Selma, Alabama, identifies other cities and towns to visit, as well as providing images of crops and wildlife found within the state's border.
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Selma, Ala.," 1940-1965
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 from Selma, Alabama, identifies other cities and towns to visit, as well as providing images of crops and wildlife found within the state's border.
- Pennant, "Nantucket, Mass.," 1940-1965 -
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Nantucket, Mass.," 1940-1965
- Pennant, "Souvenir of Denver, Colorado," 1940-1965 -
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Souvenir of Denver, Colorado," 1940-1965
- Pennant, "Amarillo, Texas," 1940-1965 - Souvenirs provide tangible proof of a tourist's travels. They also expose the prejudices of the time. This mid-20th century pennant uses a stereotyped image of a Native American. In addition to being culturally incorrect -- feathered headdresses were used by only a small number of Plains tribes -- images like this simply reinforced the discriminatory biases held by many non-Native Americans, purchasers of these souvenirs.
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Amarillo, Texas," 1940-1965
Souvenirs provide tangible proof of a tourist's travels. They also expose the prejudices of the time. This mid-20th century pennant uses a stereotyped image of a Native American. In addition to being culturally incorrect -- feathered headdresses were used by only a small number of Plains tribes -- images like this simply reinforced the discriminatory biases held by many non-Native Americans, purchasers of these souvenirs.
- Pennant, "Newport Beach," 1915-1930 - 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 depicts the leisure activity vacationers experienced at Newport Beach.
- 1915-1930
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Newport Beach," 1915-1930
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 depicts the leisure activity vacationers experienced at Newport Beach.