Indianapolis 500 Seat Cushion, 1950-1970
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Souvenirs can provide a lifelong remembrance of places and events. Each May, Indianapolis 500 race fans have eagerly purchased souvenirs to use and take home. Checkered flag cushions, like this one from the mid twentieth century, provided a comfortable seat for fans when they were not on their feet cheering on their favorite driver.
Souvenirs can provide a lifelong remembrance of places and events. Each May, Indianapolis 500 race fans have eagerly purchased souvenirs to use and take home. Checkered flag cushions, like this one from the mid twentieth century, provided a comfortable seat for fans when they were not on their feet cheering on their favorite driver.
Artifact
Cushion
Date Made
1950-1970
Keywords
United States, Indiana, Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Speedway, Ind.)
Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
90.365.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Steven K. Hamp
Material
Vinyl
Color
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 16.75 in
Width: 14.25 in
Thickness: 1.5 in
Inscriptions
Top: INDIANAPOLIS 500 / STANDARD
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