Pennant, "Great Smoky Mts. National Park," 1940-1965
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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. Pennants from national parks usually depict iconic scenic features found in the park. Several popular tourist stops in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park appear on this pennant.
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. Pennants from national parks usually depict iconic scenic features found in the park. Several popular tourist stops in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park appear on this pennant.
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1940-1965
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2014.4.63
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Green
Red
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Pink (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 11.25 in
Width: 29.25 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: GREAT/ SMOKY MTS./ NATIONAL PARK Inside each letter: THE LOWER TUNNEL/ CHEROKEE BRAVES/ SOCO FALLS/ THE LOOP/ OBSERVATION TOWER/ NEWFOUND GAP/ THE CHIMNEY TOPS/ CABIN
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