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- Pennant, "Storytown U.S.A, Lake George, N.Y.," 1954-1965 -
- 1954-1965
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Pennant, "Storytown U.S.A, Lake George, N.Y.," 1954-1965
- "San Francisco" Snow Globe, circa 1970 - Tourist attractions offered souvenir seekers something new beginning in the 1950s: inexpensive plastic snow globes. These evolved from fancier versions through innovations in plastics and manufacturing technology, and they quickly became connected with travel. Snow globes were fun to collect, easy to transport, and served as both proof of the journey and a lasting representation of vacation memories.
- circa 1970
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"San Francisco" Snow Globe, circa 1970
Tourist attractions offered souvenir seekers something new beginning in the 1950s: inexpensive plastic snow globes. These evolved from fancier versions through innovations in plastics and manufacturing technology, and they quickly became connected with travel. Snow globes were fun to collect, easy to transport, and served as both proof of the journey and a lasting representation of vacation memories.
- Souvenir Card, "A Sleighride Dance at the Wayside Inn," 1927 -
- January 18, 1927
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Souvenir Card, "A Sleighride Dance at the Wayside Inn," 1927
- Pennant, "Monticello," 1940-1965 - 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 headed for places of historic importance such as Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Souvenirs like this pennant helped vacationers remember their visit to Jefferson's Virginia home.
- 1940-1965
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Pennant, "Monticello," 1940-1965
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 headed for places of historic importance such as Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Souvenirs like this pennant helped vacationers remember their visit to Jefferson's Virginia home.
- Pennant, "Jacksonville Beach, Fla.," 1940-1965 -
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Jacksonville Beach, Fla.," 1940-1965
- Pennant, "Pimlico Preakness, Baltimore, Maryland," 1940-1965 -
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Pimlico Preakness, Baltimore, Maryland," 1940-1965
- Pennant, "Atlantic City," 1940-1965 -
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Atlantic City," 1940-1965
- Pennant, "Selma, Ala.," 1940-1965 - 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 from Selma, Alabama, identifies other cities and towns to visit, as well as providing images of crops and wildlife found within the state's border.
- 1940-1965
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Pennant, "Selma, Ala.," 1940-1965
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 from Selma, Alabama, identifies other cities and towns to visit, as well as providing images of crops and wildlife found within the state's border.
- Pennant, "Nantucket, Mass.," 1940-1965 -
- 1940-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Nantucket, Mass.," 1940-1965
- "Haynes Souvenir Folder of Yellowstone Park," 1934 - Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. After automobiles were allowed in the national parks (Yellowstone in 1915), attendance increased dramatically. The growing popularity of Yellowstone, like other parks, led to improvements in roads, campgrounds, parking lots, supply stations, and restrooms--along with an increase in souvenirs like this postcard viewbook.
- 1934
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"Haynes Souvenir Folder of Yellowstone Park," 1934
Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. After automobiles were allowed in the national parks (Yellowstone in 1915), attendance increased dramatically. The growing popularity of Yellowstone, like other parks, led to improvements in roads, campgrounds, parking lots, supply stations, and restrooms--along with an increase in souvenirs like this postcard viewbook.