Pennant, "Grand Coulee Dam, Washington," 1941-1965
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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. This pennant depicts a variety of scenic views visitors may have seen on their trip to Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River in Washington State.
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 a variety of scenic views visitors may have seen on their trip to Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River in Washington State.
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1941-1965
Creators
Unknown
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.292
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Blue
White (Color)
Yellow
Pink (Color)
Purple
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 29 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: GRAND / COULEE/ DAM-WASHINGTON Inside letters: ADMINISTRATION BUILDING/ GENERATORS/ DEVIL'S PUNCH BOWL/ GRAND COULEE HIGHWAY
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