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I've tried repairing old felt and it is possible. This was my first attempt on an faded A's pennant with a bad tip. If I ever do it again I would take more time to match the color better as it came out a little bit too dark. I did it by needle felting wool fibers to reproduce the felt.

PS. !f I had an historically old/valuable pennant I wouldn't have touched it.

Well here's a rare historical pennant that just sold for 1/10th of its "would be" value in EX condition. Even with all of its faults, the graphics appear completely undisturbed...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/14408520244...p2047675.l2557

Whoever won this one might consider paying you a handsome sum to perform your "felting needle magic". Can't imagine a better candidate, if the right color burgundy wool could be obtained. I am normally against restoration, but this one could really benefit from the "felting" procedure.

Great job on the A's Pennant, BTW!

MK	06-29-2021 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by perezfan (Post 2118111)

Despite the graphics being in good shape, I was a little surprised at price this pennant received. Granted it’s rare, but that’s a lot of damage. If restored and then sold again, even though I collect Cubs pennants, I would not be interested. Curious how others feel.

Fballguy

06-29-2021 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MK (Post 2118153)

I would've paid that. I think it's still a stunning pennant and will look great framed. Probably would've gone for what...4-5K if not moth eaten?

ooo-ribay

06-29-2021 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by perezfan (Post 2118111)

I, for one, am seeing possibilities with the "felting" procedure.

ser1979

06-30-2021 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ooo-ribay (Post 2118180)

I, for one, am seeing possibilities with the "felting" procedure.

I just mastered the art of "bleaching" a pennant to get stains out now I have to take up sewing, lol

thetahat

07-01-2021 05:34 PM

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Just picked up this rare old minor league pennant, of the Class D Mathewson (Saskatchewan) Armadillos ….

EDIT: Bad, bad joke …

ooo-ribay

07-01-2021 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by thetahat (Post 2118989)

Just picked up this rare old minor league pennant, of the Class D Mathewson (Saskatchewan) Armadillos ….

Very cool!

Domer05

07-01-2021 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by thetahat (Post 2118989)

Just picked up this rare old minor league pennant, of the Class D Mathewson (Saskatchewan) Armadillos ….

Are you certain?

Any chance it's a nod to Christy Mathewson, the pitcher? Looks to be from the 1910s, when he was among the NL's best pitchers.

Can we get a close-up of the artwork?

thetahat

07-02-2021 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Domer05 (Post 2119102)

Are you certain?

Any chance it's a nod to Christy Mathewson, the pitcher? Looks to be from the 1910s, when he was among the NL's best pitchers.

Can we get a close-up of the artwork?

Ah, I’m sorry that was me trying to be funny. It’s Christy. I don’t even know if there is a town called Mathewson. I will post the graphic shortly, it’s definitely him …. Just interesting how it looks so much like a team pennant.

thetahat

07-02-2021 07:53 AM

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It’s him.

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