Pennants have been in use since 1895 as a way to support the school. They are typically made of felt, are in the schools colors, and are wider on one end then narrow to a point. Many have one main color with accent colors used for lettering and design. Sometimes they have ribbons on the wider end and a stripe on the edge. In addition to supporting the school they could sometimes be used to support a fraternity or a sorority.
Triangular felt pennant. Gold lettering on purple background. Four (4) gold felt strips attached to one edge (for securing to rod). Round "STATE COLLEGE OF IOWA/CEDAR FALLS/1876" emblem along left side. "STATE COLLEGE/OF IOWA" across front. On back sewn on label "Made by /COLLIGIATE/of AMES/FELT USED IN THIS PRODUCT IS/70% WOOL 30% RAYON/COLLEGIATE MANUFACTURING CO.-AMES, IOWA", handwritten on tag $."25" Color: PR,GD