Key West Funeral

Key West Funeral: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Key West Funeral

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Key West Funeral

Entry/Object ID

2009.30.0096

Tags

Black/African American/African

Description

Postcard depicting a Mario Sanchez woodcarving of a band, horse-drawn hearse, and mourners walking in the street in front of a convent and church. The description on the verso reads, ‘Mario Sanchez “Key West Funeral” - 1963 - Painted Woodcarving. Catholic Church and Convent, Key West, Florida (Truman Avenue at Windsor Lane). Collection “El Kiosko”, Key West, Florida.’ The message on the verso reads, ‘1122 Von Phister, Key West, Florida, 33040, Your room is ready! Cleaned and bed made’ I've cleared up a lot of my (d__) civic job so things are not as hectic as they were. Love to have you and hold your hand! Helen T.’ The card is addressed to Mrs. O.A. Poirier, 2051 Diablo Road, Danville, California, 94526, and is postmarked Key West, March 22, 1978.

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