Name/Title
Off to Sea with No Seasickness Over the New Overseas Highway on the Way to Key West, FloridaEntry/Object ID
2016.22.0870Description
Postcard depicting cars and a couple crossing a long bridge. The caption reads, ‘Off to Sea with no seasickness over the new Overseas Highway on the way to Key West, Florida.’ The description on the verso reads, 'Stretching its silver-length across the blue waters of the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico, the new Overseas Highway connects Key West with the mainland. It is regarded as one of the engineering marvels of modern times.'Collection
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
Linen (1930-1945)Place Published
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeDate Published
circa 1940 - circa 1950Printer
Tichnor Brothers Inc.Place Printed
City
BostonState/Province
MassachusettsCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionCondition
Grade 3 Very Good