Name/Title
Turtle Kraals, Key WestEntry/Object ID
1991.05.0015Description
Postcard depicting people on a pier using a rope to move a large turtle out of a pen. The caption reads, ‘Turtle Kraals, Key West’. The description on the verso reads, 'Turtle Crawls, Key West, Florida. Visitors to this beautiful island city may view these Giant turtles weighing from 150 to 350 pounds each. The crawls are built of concrete posts, properly spaced to prevent the turtles from escaping and to allow fresh sea water to circulate through them. Green Turtle Steak is a delicacy served in most Florida Keys Restaurants. Green Turtle Soup is also made form the gelatinous meat found in the back and breast of the turtle.'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 CommunicationPostcard Details
Postcard Type
Photochrome (1930-Present)