PENNANT FACTORY
Homemade pennants inspired by designs of the past
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The 1916 World's Series featured a matchup between the Brooklyn Dodgers, winners of the National League pennant, and the Boston Red Sox, winners of the American League flag. For the Dodgers, it was the franchise's first ever appearance in the series; and the first of 24 National League pennants won to date. For the Red Sox, they had become regulars of sorts in the fall classic by that time: it was their fourth appearance in 14 years. Their lineup also consisted of a young pitcher named Babe Ruth. In the end, the Sox's superior pitching ruled the day: Boston took the series, 4-1; their fourth championship in franchise history. Although the series opened in Boston, game #1 was played at Braves Field--not Fenway Park. This move was done to accommodate the large crowds expected, as the Red Sox's regular season ballpark was a bit smaller than their cross-town rival's. It paid off as the final game in Boston was attended by more 43,000 fans. | Above: A 1916 World's Series scorecard. In the 1910s, the name "Dodgers" was used interchangeably with "Robins," a nod to the team's colorful manager, Wilbert Robinson. |
First, if you examine the above photo closely, note the fourth woman from the right identified as Ms. K. Conklin. I have no idea who she was; but if you look carefully, clutched in her right hand is the only known survivor of the five pennants pictured. Back in 2018 I made a reproduction of this very pennant for Pennant Factory. Based on the number of surviving originals, this was likely the most common pennant of the three different styles pictured in the photo. I believe it was probably offered across several seasons in the 1910s, based upon the uniform depicted. I didn't know who made this pennant in 2018; and, unfortunately, I still don't know in 2023. But one thing I do know: it's one of the oldest surviving Brooklyn Dodgers pennants known to exist. | Above: Thanks to this world's series photo, we can definitively date this Brooklyn Dodgers/Robins pennant to 1916, or older. I know of only one Brooklyn pennant that can be dated earlier: a ca. 1913 pennant featuring a portrait of Manager Bill Dahlen, who managed the team from 1910-13. |
In 2018 I started a separate website called Pennant Fever dedicated to 20th century felt novelty manufacturers. It focuses on these companies' history, products, etc. Eventually, my interest in these businesses inspired me to start making my own pennants. THIS site you're currently viewing, Pennant Factory, is where I'll showcase some of the felt projects I've taken on. Most are reproductions of real pennants once for sale to the public. I've done my best to re-create the originals as authentically as possible based upon surviving photos, known dimensions, etc. Others are my original work, intended to look like the styles of yesteryear. Some turned out better than others. See for yourself. Enjoy! -KRB
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1916 NL Champs Pennant
1952 + 1953 NL Champs Banners
1955/2020 WS Champs Banners
1955 WS Champs Pennant
1959 NL Champs Pennant
1963/2020 WS Champs Pennant
1965/2020 WS Champs Pennant
2020 WS Champs Burgee
"3-D Pennant" (ca. 1950s)
"B.B.C. Series" Pennant (ca. 1910)
Bklyn. Robins Pennant (ca. 1917)
"Burnt Leather Seal" (ca. 1940s) - Collegiate Mfg. Co.
"Caricature Pennant" - Clayton Kershaw
"Caricature Pennant" - GS Warriors
"Date Pennant" (ca. 1960s)
Dodger Stadium Scoreboard (1988)
Early 1910s Football Pennants - Reproduction Co.
"Grommet Pennant" - 1920 NL Champs Pennant
GW Forum Scoreboard (1998) - LA Kings
Jackie Robinson Pennant (1947)
Keezer "Emblem Pennant" (ca. 1950s)
"Kicked Football Series" Pennant (ca. 1940s) - Epstein Novelty Co.
LA Dodgers V. SF Giants "1st. GAME" Pennant (1958)
"Mascot Banner" - Chicago Pennant Co.
"Mascot Banner" - Collegiate Mfg. Co.
"Mascot Banner" (II) - Chicago Pennant Co.
"Monogram Pennant" (ca. 1910s)
ND "NO PARKING" Sign
ND Stadium Scoreboard (1988)
ND Stadium Signage
Notre Dame Banner (1931)
Notre Dame Pennant (1925)
Notre Dame Pennant (ca. 1965)
Oakland Raiders (AFL) Pennant (1960) - ADFLAG
Oakland Raiders (AFL) Pennant (ca. 1960) - Trench
Phila. Athletics Pennant (ca. 1910)
"Photo Pennant" (ca. 1960s)
Schaefer Promo Sign (1955)
Staples Ctr. Banners - Lakers
Staples Ctr. Banners - LA Kings
"Trophy Banner" (ca. 1920)
Vin Scully Tribute Banner (2022)
"WELCOME....' Banner" - Carly Bros.
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