Name/Title
Shrimp Boats, Key West, Fla.Entry/Object ID
2023.11.0087Tags
FoodDescription
Postcard depicting a young boy fishing in Key West Bight with shrimp boat fleet in port. Notation on verso, 'Part of the shrimp boat fleet which calls Key West its home port is shown in this picture along with an avid angler and spectator. The waters off Key West teem with large pink shrimp, referred to at times as pink gold. These crustaceans eventually find their way to the tables of fine eating places all over America.'Subject Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeCollection
Postcard CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PostcardNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing MediaNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationPostcard Details
Postcard Type
Photochrome (1930-Present)Place Published
City
MiamiState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaPrinter
John Hinde LimitedPlace Printed
City
DublinCountry
IrelandRegion
Western EuropeContinent
EuropePhotographer
Ludwig, ElmarDimensions
Height
4-1/8 inWidth
5-7/8 inCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionCondition
Grade 3 Very Good