Winter Olympics Souvenir Pin, 1960
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Some sport enthusiasts plan vacations around large sporting events. The first Olympics held in the US after World War II drew people to the community of Squaw Valley, California. This souvenir lapel pin is a reminder of a winter vacationer's travel.
Some sport enthusiasts plan vacations around large sporting events. The first Olympics held in the US after World War II drew people to the community of Squaw Valley, California. This souvenir lapel pin is a reminder of a winter vacationer's travel.
Artifact
Lapel pin
Date Made
1960
Creators
Unknown
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
2005.29.27
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Judith E. Endelman and William D. Epstein in Memory of Miriam Ruth Epstein.
Material
White metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Silk (Textile)
Plastic
Color
Red
White (Color)
Blue
Dimensions
Length: 6 in
Diameter: 1.75 in
Inscriptions
On pin: SOUVENIR OF WINTER OLYMPICS 1960 / SQUAW VALLEY
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