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Vintage Duke University pennant (Original framed Hormel) circa 1950
Vintage Duke University pennant (Original framed Hormel) circa 1950
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A beautifully framed vintage 1950's Duke University pennant with U/V glass and cut mat! Any Blue Devils fan would love to hang this in their home or office. The perfect gift for any occasion.
Black or Mahogany frame with linen or archival mat
Pennant size 4 x 9 inches
Frame size 9 x 14.5 inches
Most colleges available! Please email with any questions.
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HISTORY OF THE HORMEL PENNANTS
In 1950s America, things were much simpler than today. Television was just coming into its own and college football was the major sport outside of professional baseball. Only one game was broadcast each Saturday, and the results of all of the weekend games dominated the Sunday sports section of newspapers. Back then, kids liked to collect stamps, comic books, model cars & planes, and sports cards distributed by bubble gum companies.
The Hormel Company took a bold leap and decided to add to what kids could collect. In 1953, it contracted to have 5 million felt 4x9 inch pennants produced representing 95 universities and one "joke" pennant (which remains inexplicable today). It sent these pennants with its canned products to grocery stores around the nation. Paper college pennant strings hung from grocery store ceilings calling attention to the Hormel cans wrapped with these pennants held by a rubber band - honest! To boost sales, these pennants coupled with Hormel products were advertised in newspapers and in comic books.
Percentage wise, very few of these pennants remain today and have a cult following. At Americana Memories, we have collected many of these and have them attractively framed and available for sale for your enjoyment, rekindle old memories and brag about your school. They also make great gifts for friends & family!
Black or Mahogany frame with linen or archival mat
Pennant size 4 x 9 inches
Frame size 9 x 14.5 inches
Most colleges available! Please email with any questions.
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HISTORY OF THE HORMEL PENNANTS
In 1950s America, things were much simpler than today. Television was just coming into its own and college football was the major sport outside of professional baseball. Only one game was broadcast each Saturday, and the results of all of the weekend games dominated the Sunday sports section of newspapers. Back then, kids liked to collect stamps, comic books, model cars & planes, and sports cards distributed by bubble gum companies.
The Hormel Company took a bold leap and decided to add to what kids could collect. In 1953, it contracted to have 5 million felt 4x9 inch pennants produced representing 95 universities and one "joke" pennant (which remains inexplicable today). It sent these pennants with its canned products to grocery stores around the nation. Paper college pennant strings hung from grocery store ceilings calling attention to the Hormel cans wrapped with these pennants held by a rubber band - honest! To boost sales, these pennants coupled with Hormel products were advertised in newspapers and in comic books.
Percentage wise, very few of these pennants remain today and have a cult following. At Americana Memories, we have collected many of these and have them attractively framed and available for sale for your enjoyment, rekindle old memories and brag about your school. They also make great gifts for friends & family!
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