Panfish, Southern Most Point, Key West

Panfish, Southern Most Point, Key West: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Panfish, Southern Most Point, Key West

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Panfish, Southern Most Point, Key West

Entry/Object ID

2023.11.0072

Tags

Black/African American/African

Description

Postcard depicting members of the Kee family cleaning fish at the Southernmost Point. Notation on verso, 'Key West Pan Fish Catch, Whitehead & South Streets, Key West, Florida. These Key West 'grunts' along with grits were a staple diet eaten by early Key West residents. The fish are also known as 'Key West Porkchops' in Miami circles. The fishermen are cleaning the fish which are caught a short distance from the southernmost point in the continental United States.'

Subject Place

City

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Collection

Postcard Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Photochrome (1930-Present)

Place Published

City

Miami

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

4-1/8 in

Width

5-7/8 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Condition

Grade 3 Very Good