{"product_id":"vintage-university-of-california-los-angeles-ucla-hormel-pennant","title":"Vintage University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Hormel Pennant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eCalling all Bruins — own a rare piece of mid-century UCLA history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"204\"\u003eauthentic 1950s UCLA Hormel wool felt pennant\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of one of the most unusual collectible promotions in American pop culture. Carefully preserved and professionally framed, this rare piece transforms nostalgic memorabilia into striking vintage décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eEach pennant is displayed in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"517\"\u003emuseum-style frame with U\/V-protective glass and a precision-cut mat\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving the wool felt while showcasing its original vintage character. Natural aging, texture, and patina make every piece uniquely one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dr5t50\" data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eFrame size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\" × 14\"\u003cbr data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"711\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"730\"\u003ePennant size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\" × 9\"\u003cbr data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"741\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage wool felt pennant\u003cbr data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"785\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"805\"\u003eFrame options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, Light Wood, or Mahogany\u003cbr data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"839\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"856\"\u003eProtection:\u003c\/strong\u003e U\/V protective glass with cut mat\u003cbr data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"893\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eBonus:\u003c\/strong\u003e History of Hormel Pennants included on the back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cnbgl3\" data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"986\"\u003eWhat Is a Hormel Pennant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eIn the early 1950s, collecting was a nationwide craze — from baseball cards to comic books. In \u003cstrong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e1953, the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHormel Foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Company\u003c\/strong\u003e launched a creative promotion by attaching \u003cstrong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eover five million wool felt pennants\u003c\/strong\u003e representing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003e95 universities\u003c\/strong\u003e to cans of soup using rubber bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eThese small felt pennants were advertised in comic books and sold in grocery stores across the country. Today, surviving examples are increasingly rare and sought after by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eThis piece represents a preserved moment connected to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eUniversity of California, Los Angeles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e history — a tangible reminder of mid-century campus pride and American collecting culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9n3n4e\" data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003e• UCLA alumni and Bruins fans\u003cbr data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003e• Vintage college memorabilia collectors\u003cbr data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e• Graduation and milestone gifts\u003cbr data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003e• Offices, libraries, and heritage-inspired spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003eNot a reproduction. A real collectible from the golden age of American promotions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003eNote: Placement of the pennant in the frame may vary slightly due to its handmade vintage nature.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Americana Memories","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43821482737763,"sku":"sku-46747980693658","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/6151\/8691\/files\/ucladark_1.jpg?v=1765173380","url":"https:\/\/myamericangoods.com\/products\/vintage-university-of-california-los-angeles-ucla-hormel-pennant","provider":"My American Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}