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Vintage Portage Township / High School (PA) Memorabilia Lot - 1937-1942Up for sale is an incredible, authentic 3-piece vintage estate archive from Portage, Pennsylvania, tracking a local student’s high school journey from the late 1930s into the early WWII era. This localized collection offers fantastic provenance and historical charm.
What is Included in this Lot:1. 1937 Class of Portage Township Felt Pennant
Details: Beautiful cream and red wool felt body featuring a central school crest with a "P" emblem. Features crisp graphics reading "1937", "CLASS", and "PORTAGE TWP."
Condition: Remarkable display condition for its age. The main body felt remains vibrant and the printing is sharp. Shows original, honest age-related atmospheric patina/darkening and minor handling creases. Crucially, all three original red hanging ribbons are fully intact at the header!
Size: Large vintage size measuring 34 inches long! 2. **1942 Portage High School "Band" Felt Varsity Letter Patch**
Details: A vibrant gold and navy blue felt "P" letter patch featuring an intricate, detailed saxophone graphic embroidered in the center, topped with a "BAND" banner.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Felt is stiff and bright with no major moth tracking or structural damage. 3. 1942 Portage High School Music Course Award Certificate
Details: An official paper award certificate dated February 12, 1942, certifying the completion of Music Course requirements. Hand-signed by Director W.H. Williams and Supervising Principal W.H. Dennis.
Historical Note: The bottom margin carries the original printer imprint: “Standard Pennant Co., Big Run, PA."*
Condition: Shows authentic age toning, light handling wear, and minor horizontal storage folds, but remains entirely intact with sharp typography and clear signatures.
Collector & Shipping Note:
These items are sold together "as-is" in their original, uncleaned, and unaltered condition to preserve their antique value and authentic vintage patina.
I take great pride in archival packaging. This lot will be shipped with the banner loosely rolled and reinforced securely to prevent any creasing, folding, bending, or damage to the delicate felt and paper components during transit. It can also be delivered to the Greater Johnstown/Portage Pa area. For delivery please select pick up in delivery options.
Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to assess condition details. Feel free to message with any questions!
