Pennant, "Gettysburg, Pa.," 1940-1965
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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 sought places of historic importance. This pennant with battlefield monuments and memorials depicted in the letters of the town's name reminded vacationers of their trip to Gettysburg, site of the famous Civil War battle.
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 sought places of historic importance. This pennant with battlefield monuments and memorials depicted in the letters of the town's name reminded vacationers of their trip to Gettysburg, site of the famous Civil War battle.
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1940-1965
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2014.4.61
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Green
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Orange (Color)
Purple
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 26 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: GETTYSBURG/ Pa. Inside each letter: PENNSYLVANIA STATE MEMORIAL/ THE NATIONAL MONUMENT/ VIRGINIA STATE MEMORIAL/ PEACE MEMORIAL/ HIGH WATER MARK
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