PENNANT FACTORY
Homemade pennants inspired by designs of the past
Backstory
I have to confess, when I lived in South Bend, I wanted to swipe one of these signs every day I passed one. But I wasn't about to commit larceny to get my hands on one! Look, the signs are super cool and I'd love to hang one in my garage--but, they really belong to the community, and they should remain on the streets for all to enjoy. So I figured, why not screen print my own sign? The resultAlthough I prefer the look and size of the first generation signage, the interlocking "N.D." monogram was a must for me. So, my rendition of the Notre Dame "NO PARKING" sign would look like it had survived a half century of South Bend winters; and, feature the university's famous monogram, as seen on the contemporary signs of today. The result was a happy blend of the old with the new. And, I didn't have to go to jail to get one! |
AuthorIn 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 Projects:
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