What are the oldest pennants?

[scooter729]

Thanks Mark - most impressive!

I got started on this path a couple of years ago when I got the pictured pennant from the family of an 1894 Harvard grad. It doesn't have sports content specifically per se, but fits in well on my office wall (I work at Harvard) and gets comments from most visitors here.

I do need to get my pennant framed better (I know, it's bad now!), and like the way Mark has his. Are those standard or custom frame jobs?

Would love to see any others from the 1910s and earlier if possible!

[perezfan]

Scooter...

Post the size (L X H) of your Harvard Pennant in inches. I can then provide a very simple and inexpensive option for framing it. It's very easy to do yourself. You should not need to pay a professional, if you're concerned about the cost (or leaving the pennant with someone else).

Thanks

[scooter729]

Mark - the Harvard pennant is roughly 30" x 9.25". Any suggestions you have would be most appreciated!

Thanks,
Scott

[mjkm90]

My two earliest. These are both oversized and date to the teens.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by scooter729

Mark - the Harvard pennant is roughly 30" x 9.25". Any suggestions you have would be most appreciated!

Thanks,
Scott

Mike:Those framing jobs are exquisite.... never get tired of seeing those!

Scott:Aaron Bros. sells a 12 X 36" black frame that would match your others to a tee. You just pop off the backing and put your pennant in against the glass (clean the glass first). The only other thing you'll need to buy is a mat board. A subtle grey would work well as a backdrop to your burgundy Harvard pennant.

Just pick a nice complimentary color, and have Aaron Bros. cut a piece of mat board 12 X 36. Apply the mat to the back of the pennant. Then apply the backing provided with the frame. There will be flexible "points" on the back of the frame, that will secure the backing.

It is very easy, looks terrific, and is the cheapest way to go.

If you would rather tailor the frame to an exact size (other than 12 X 36") then you can use Sectional frames that you put together yourself. Aaron Bros. sells these Sectionals as well, and Steve B. has provided a great tutorial video in the "Framing Panoramas" thread (running concurrently with this one). These sectionals are available in either black metal or wood material. But if I were you, I would just use the pre-made 12 X 36" frame that Aaron Bros. sells.

A last comment and I'll shut up.... They usually have an on-line "50% off" coupon that you can print + bring to the store. This resides on their website almost permanently, and will save you even more money.

Hope this helps,
Mark

[KrenBats]

My oldest from 1914.

[Rob D.]

My earliest is an example of the Naps pennant that Mark pictured above.



Close behind is this one, which is dated 1916.



I share Mark's fondness for pennants because I think when viewed chronologically, they can provides glimpses of the history of a franchise.

This pennant, a three-quarter-size example from the 1930s, features (I think) Hall of Famer Earl Averill, one of the bright spots for the Indians teams of that era.



In the late 1940s to mid 1950s, the Tribe experienced many of its glory days, and many of the team's pennants from those years reflect that.









The 1960s were a rather dismal time for the Indians, and I think the same can be said about their pennants from that decade.

[smotan_02]

Originally Posted by scooter729

Thanks Mark - most impressive!

I got started on this path a couple of years ago when I got the pictured pennant from the family of an 1894 Harvard grad. It doesn't have sports content specifically per se, but fits in well on my office wall (I work at Harvard) and gets comments from most visitors here.

I do need to get my pennant framed better (I know, it's bad now!), and like the way Mark has his. Are those standard or custom frame jobs?

Would love to see any others from the 1910s and earlier if possible!

Scott,
You shoulda visit antiquesportsshop.com run by fellow board member K Javic. He has some great early pennants and a beautiful 1913 Harvard pennant that would be a great companion price to your other pennant.

[scooter729]

Originally Posted by smotan_02

Scott,
You shoulda visit antiquesportsshop.com run by fellow board member K Javic. He has some great early pennants and a beautiful 1913 Harvard pennant that would be a great companion price to your other pennant.

Thanks - will do!

And Mark - thanks very much for the frame advice! I don't have Aaron Brothers in the Boston area, but there are similar stores which might have what I need, so I'll be checking it out tomorrow!

Regards,
Scott

[perezfan]

Oh shoot... I thought Aaron Bros was everywhere. Well, there are other Frame/Craft shops that should offer identical goods/services.

Best of luck.... I second Scotty's advice to contact Keith Javic. He is a great guy to deal with (and always has terrific stuff in his web store). Please be sure to post, and keep this thread alive with any updates!

Rob:
That's an awesome array of Indians Pennants. Never seen the Dancing Wahoo on black felt, and it looks spectacular. That's a real toughie (in any color). Thanks for posting those!

[Bumpus Jones]

99 years young...

[scooter729]

Mark - thanks for the frame advice. We have an AC Moore crafts store in New England which has the 12"x36" frames for $28 (and a 50% off coupon in the Sunday Paper!).

So for $15 I was able to upgrade the display of my Harvard pennant. I have a custom mat being done as well, but while I'm waiting for that I hung up the framed pennant and it's much better, so thanks again!

[perezfan]

Mike and Chris...
Awesome George Burns Day and 1913 Reds Pennants! Both could easily be one of a kind "lone survivors". Very cool...

Scott:
That looks very classy... best $15 investment ever! And it will look even better with the nice mat... great job!

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by ballist68

99 years young...

Geez Chris,

That 1913 Reds pennant is the bomb! The condition is truly exceptional. It looks like it was made just yesterday, not 99 years ago.
Congrats!

[effe]