Name/Title
Air View of Old Fort Jefferson, Tortugas Island Off Key West, FloridaEntry/Object ID
2019.20.0004Description
Linen postcard depicting an aerial view of Fort Jefferson. The caption reads, ‘Air View of Old Fort Jefferson, Tortugas Island Off Key West, Florida' The description on the verso reads, 'From the air one gets a comprehensive view of the fortification and even more interesting to the Natural History lover the adjacent island where hundreds of thousands of birds nest under the vigilant guardianship of United States officials.'Subject Place
Island
Dry TortugasState/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
Linen (1930-1945)Postmark
Date and Time of Postmark
Feb 14, 1942Postmark Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeAddressee
Name
Mrs. Walter CookeAddress
Street
1932 Fillmore StreetCity
HollywoodState/Province
FloridaPrimary Language
EnglishTranscription
Transcription
Hello Partner, I have no special news but expect to get the 5 o'clock bus as usual tomorrow (Sat.) so we can talk our heads off then, I am hurrying to catch the 6 o'clock mail so excuse the short note, best love to all from PA.Language
EnglishDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionCondition
Good