Typical Tiny Key West Gem

Typical Tiny Key West Gem: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Typical Tiny Key West Gem

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Typical Tiny Key West Gem

Entry/Object ID

2023.22.0053

Description

Postcard belonging to 'The Houses of Key West' series depicting a small Key West home with sunburst detailing in the spandrels. Notation on verso reads '8. THIS TYPICAL TINY KEY WEST GEM exudes dignity and charm in spite of its size and simplicity. Probably originally a cigar-maker's home. (Many of this type were built by cigar factories for their workers.)

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

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Photochrome (1930-Present)

Place Published

State/Province

New Jersey

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Date Published

circa 1987

Photographer

Caemmerer, Alex

Primary Language

English

Dimensions

Height

4-3/8 in

Width

6-1/8 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Condition

Grade 2 Excellent

Copyright

Copyright Holder

Caemmerer, Alex

Copyright Date

1987