Drop That Chicken

Drop That Chicken: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Drop That Chicken

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Drop That Chicken

Entry/Object ID

2009.30.0103

Description

Postcard depicting a Mario Sanchez woodcarving of two men running down a sidewalk passing a business with a sign that reads, ‘J and R Coats Thread’. The description on the verso reads, 'Mario Sanchez. "Drop That Chicken" - 1960 - Painted Woodcarving. Well-known corner in Key West, where Duval Street (main street) crosses Southard. Left is Gamble's Jewelry Store (1965), recently renovated former "Frankie" Holtsberg Clothing Store. Building at right was lovingly known as "Jakey's" for its owner, Jake Aronovitz. Sign on window says "J. & P. Coates Thread". Buildings at end of Southard Street (at Thomas) are the old Waterworks. Note brick street and street car tracks on Duval Street. The finely carved balustrades across second story fronts of houses were cool for the tropics and in Key West particularly convenient for watching the many colorful parades held on all possible occasions. Also note wooden ceiling fan. Collection "El Kiosko", Key West, Florida.'

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

Condition

Good