Hey, pennant guys

[thetahat]

Attention Mr. Domer: Came to a realization that this here pennant must be a Keezer. For one, it is one color with the standard thick tassels. But I’ve only seen this for the 1946 and 1948 WS, both of which had teams from Boston. (Keezer was in NH.) The 1948 which I don’t own was made two-sided with Braves on reverse, which helps identify others of similar style from the late 1940s including some roster pennants.

What I can’t figure out is ... why is there a 9 on the pitcher’s chest?

[Domer05]

Originally Posted by thetahat

Attention Mr. Domer: Came to a realization that this here pennant must be a Keezer. For one, it is one color with the standard thick tassels. But I’ve only seen this for the 1946 and 1948 WS, both of which had teams from Boston. (Keezer was in NH.) The 1948 which I don’t own was made two-sided with Braves on reverse, which helps identify others of similar style from the late 1940s including some roster pennants.

What I can’t figure out is ... why is there a 9 on the pitcher’s chest?

Never seen either of those pennants. I like the '46 one. I agree: could be by Keezer. Unfortunately, it seems they were a bit inconsistent in their use of maker's marks around the late 1940s / early 1950s ... I take it neither of these had any labels or stamps for either Keezer or their predecessor, Felt Crafters, on the reverse?

The Braves one is technically two-color; so if that's by them, it would be an anomaly.

That "9" looks really bizarre! I do have an explanation for it. The artist tossed it on there to appeal to the hometown/Sox fans' favorite player: Ted Williams, who wore #9

In my view, the Williams connection further supports your argument that this '46 pennant was indeed made by Felt Crafters/Keezer. Nice work!

[bobfreedman]

I dont collect pennants but....

[ooo-ribay]

Wow, Bob! Congrats!

I'm curious what percentage of pennants do you guys find on ebay?

For me, it's about 95%, but I'm not a "heavy hitter."

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Wow, Bob! Congrats!

I'm curious what percentage of pennants do you guys find on ebay?

For me, it's about 95%, but I'm not a "heavy hitter."

Some eBay, some auction houses. I went a couple years without buying any but with all this down time at home I find myself buying more and in general paying more attention to my collection.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by thetahat

Some eBay, some auction houses.

I guess, since I only search Giants and very, very rarely see anything rare on ebay, I am wondering if you guys find good stuff in general in ebay.....or does that stuff all find its way to the auction houses.

[bocca001]

Really nice pennant, Bob. Looks great!