Hey, pennant guys

[UKCardGuy]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Looks good, Gary!

Untying these silk tassels was like doing surgery. I actually did use a dental instrument.

That's a really nice framing job. I like the fishtail in the frame to match the pennant. How old is that Ohio pennant?

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

That's a really nice framing job. I like the fishtail in the frame to match the pennant. How old is that Ohio pennant?

I just cut up a cheap plastic poster frame. The pennant is from 1904-05. I went to school at Ohio U.

I just discovered I can get a reprint of the manufacturer’s original catalog of “College and Society Goods.” I might have to pick one up.

[Fballguy]

ABC's contribution to the world of football pennants. Does this mean they also made the ubiquitous version which omits the coliseum reference?

[Domer05]

Originally Posted by Fballguy

ABC's contribution to the world of football pennants. Does this mean they also made the ubiquitous version which omits the coliseum reference?

Good question! This "ABC" mark on your Rams pennant actually is a concessionaire's mark (not a maker's mark); and it belonged to the ABC Beverage Co., who ran concessions at the LA Memorial Coliseum in the late 1950s and 1960s.

The same mark, you're probably aware, appeared on certain USC and UCLA pennants from the same era--both whom called the Coliseum home at that time.

I believe this Rams pennant (and the more common variant sans ABC mark) was made by Trench.

Now, pennants featuring the ABC Emblem & Pennant Co. maker's mark/label (like Boca's San Francisco Seals pennant) were also being made at this same time; however, to the best of my knowledge, they all featured a label and were made of sewed letter construction.

So the two outfits shared the same name; but that's about it.

[edtiques]

Hey pennant guys!! Just curious if this pennant has any value. It's 8 3/4 inches, not including tassels. There's a fold as you can see. I also have 3 pins from the tournament. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me!!

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by edtiques

Hey pennant guys!! Just curious if this pennant has any value. It's 8 3/4 inches, not including tassels. There's a fold as you can see. I also have 3 pins from the tournament. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me!!

The fold could easily be ironed out. I'm afraid the pennant and pins don't have much value. I'm assuming they're High School.

[edtiques]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

The fold could easily be ironed out. I'm afraid the pennant and pins don't have much value. I'm assuming they're High School.

Thanks Rob!! I kind of figured that, but I had to ask to make sure. Thanks again!!

[Fballguy]

Originally Posted by Domer05

Good question! This "ABC" mark on your Rams pennant actually is a concessionaire's mark (not a maker's mark); and it belonged to the ABC Beverage Co., who ran concessions at the LA Memorial Coliseum in the late 1950s and 1960s.

The same mark, you're probably aware, appeared on certain USC and UCLA pennants from the same era--both whom called the Coliseum home at that time.

I believe this Rams pennant (and the more common variant sans ABC mark) was made by Trench.

Now, pennants featuring the ABC Emblem & Pennant Co. maker's mark/label (like Boca's San Francisco Seals pennant) were also being made at this same time; however, to the best of my knowledge, they all featured a label and were made of sewed letter construction.

So the two outfits shared the same name; but that's about it.

Good stuff Kyle. There must've been fierce competition to appear first in the phone book in those days.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Domer05

Now, pennants featuring the ABC Emblem & Pennant Co. maker's mark/label (like Boca's San Francisco Seals pennant) were also being made at this same time; however, to the best of my knowledge, they all featured a label and were made of sewed letter construction.

ABC produced this screen printed pennant, too. You can see the same fat tassels and font. My screened version doesn't have a tag, but Bocca's does. I'm wondering if ABC maybe outsourced this for screen printing...it seems to me pennant makers would be set up for one production method (screened vs. sewn) or another. Can we think of companies that did both?

[HankAaron755]

Long time reader, first time poster. Appreciate all of the information and displays of personal collections. Makes me want to finally get mine out of storage and onto my walls to be enjoyed.

Attached are a couple of recent pick ups. Nothing too special or rare, but will go nicely with my Cardinal's collection.

[perezfan]

Great stuff Nick!

Eager to see more of your pennant collection (hopefully hanging on the walls!)

[Domer05]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

ABC produced this screen printed pennant, too. You can see the same fat tassels and font. My screened version doesn't have a tag, but Bocca's does. I'm wondering if ABC maybe outsourced this for screen printing...it seems to me pennant makers would be set up for one production method (screened vs. sewn) or another. Can we think of companies that did both?

The collegiate pennant makers, namely Chicago Pennant Co. and Collegiate Mfg. Co. of Ames, IA, both offered screen printed (flocked) pennants and sewed letters through the 1970s. This is because their merch was generally sold in book stores and were considered premium items.

So some people liked that vintage look from the turn of the century and were willing to pay for it, decades later.

[Domer05]

Just finished making this pennant....

Read all about it on Pennant Factory, or just click here:

https://pennantfactory.weebly.com/bl...nt-wgn-flag-co

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

I just cut up a cheap plastic poster frame. The pennant is from 1904-05. I went to school at Ohio U.

I just discovered I can get a reprint of the manufacturer’s original catalog of “College and Society Goods.” I might have to pick one up.

Before or after Mike Schmidt?

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by thetahat

Before or after Mike Schmidt?

A little before Michael Jack.

Bob Brenly lived down the hall in my freshman dorm.