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Boston College Pennant

Collection Type

  • Relics and souvenirs

Date

ca. 1930s-1940s

GUSN

GUSN-246531

Description

Maroon-colored triangular felt pennant, with the name "Boston College" printed on the front in gold. The pennant also depicts the official seal of Boston College, which is also gold in color. There are two maroon ribbons hanging from the left edge of the pennant.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pennants
felt (textile)
ribbon (material)
Pennant

Inscription

"BOSTON COLLEGE" (printed)
"COLLEGIUM BOSTONIENSE FUND. 1863" (Legend around the official seal of Boston College)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

10 3/8 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Nancy and Lane Goss

Accession Number

2002.7

Places

Probably United States

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