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03-31-2012, 07:42 AM
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Pennant Experts
How common was it in the 1940s that a felt spine was made too short during production and another smaller piece added on when being made?
I am considering making a run at a pennant and I noticed an imperfection with the spine. After emailing the seller, he told me that " Not an imperfection but during the making of the pennant the felt strip was a bit short and a smaller piece was sewn on." Has anyone heard of this before and should I trust him? You will see near the top, the other piece added. All serious responses welcomed! Here is a picture of the pennant:
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03-31-2012, 10:58 AM
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short spine pennant
Hi James,
Very interesting top of discussion! This pennant from my collection has the same issues. I believe it to be an honest manufacturers error. Not a sellers hack job. Life just wasn't as precise in those days. I didn't like it at first but I think it gives the pennant a little more character now. I'm anxious to see other opinions on the subject. Chris
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03-31-2012, 11:32 AM
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Thanks for the reply. Yes the seller told me that its the same type of thread and appears to be done at the same time, much like yours.
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03-31-2012, 11:48 AM
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No problem. Glad to help. By the way, I'm not able to view the pics you posted.
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03-31-2012, 12:10 PM
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03-31-2012, 02:21 PM
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It definiely happened back then, and these examples are legit. I have seen quite a few over the years. I don't think it's a mistake, or a case of accidentaly coming up short on the measurement. More likely, it was a case of being at the end of the material, and not wanting to waste any of the remaining felt strip. Just the luck of the draw, so to speak...
That said, it bugs me a little, and I would personally hold out for a more perfect example. That's just me and my OCD talking, though. To Chris point, it does add character, and is kind of a neat anomoly (as compared to the boring and mass-produced pennants of today). It actually makes this one a rare variation.... if pennants were evaluated like Cards (or Coins), it would be an extreme rarity, worth much more than the normal variety! Beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder 
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03-31-2012, 07:36 PM
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Thanks guys!
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