Name/Title
Colorful ConchtownEntry/Object ID
2009.30.0104Description
Postcard depicting a Mario Sanchez woodcarving of people walking down a street past various businesses. The description on the verso reads, ’Mario Sanchez. “Colorful Conchtown” - 1964 - Painted woodcarving. In Key West, Florida, the early settlement of the English folk from the Bahama Islands was called “Conchtown”. Here dwelt the fisher folk and ships’ captains, carpenters, crews. The houses were built close together as protection against hurricane winds and Indians. Houses were unpainted, or painted white, and neatly cared for gardens and fruit and flowering trees surrounded them. The Royal Poinciana blossomed crimson and vermillion in the summer time. The Panama Meat Market in this painted carving is now (1964) an upholstery shop at Francis and Southard Streets. The street car line used to run along here. Collection “El Kiosko”, Key West, Florida.’ Additionally, a label on the verso reads, ‘Window Shop Gifts, 217 Duval Street, Key West, Florida.’ The message on the verso reads, ‘Jeannie, dear your Mom’s been sick, but looks good. We all miss you. Ruth’.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 Communication
