Name/Title
Sponge Industry, Key West, FloridaEntry/Object ID
2018.09.0026Description
Postcard depicting three views of the Key West sponge industry. Description on verso reads, 'In 1849 a small lot of sponge was sent to New York on a venture and narrowly escaped being thrown away, all our sponge at the time coming from the Mediterranean. The business attained to an annual catch of $750,000.00 and the fact that the divers are not permitted in Monroe County waters, and the local method of taking sponge solely by means of long handled hooks has conserved the natural increase, and it is still an important source of income. Local water is so clear that spongers are able to see and hook sponges in 30 to 40 feet of water.' Message on verso reads, 'Dear Olesen, having a nice time here. Do you ever see Jerry? Bye now. Peggy.'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 CommunicationDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 in
