Name/Title
Turtle Kraal, Key West, Fla.Entry/Object ID
2021.05.0005Tags
FoodDescription
Postcard depicting the Turtle Kraals and shrimp fleet in Key West Bight. Caption on verso reads, 'This turtle kraal, located in Key West Florida, is the only one of its kind in the United States. here the large green sea turtles, Hawk Bills and other species, are kept live in the kraal until needed for processing. Turtle chowder, turtle soup, and turtle steaks are shipped from here throughout the country to gourmet restaurants. The turtles are captured in the Caribbean, the Gulf Stream and along the coast of Central 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 AmericaDate Published
circa 1960 - circa 1980Printer
John Hinde LimitedPlace Printed
City
DublinCountry
IrelandRegion
Western EuropeContinent
EuropePhotographer
Ludwig, Elmar