Name/Title
Overseas Highway Above Pigeon KeyEntry/Object ID
2019.20.0007Description
Linen postcard depicting the Overseas Highway above Pigeon Key. The caption reads, ‘New Overseas Highway Above "Pigeon Key" on the Way to Key West, Florida'. The description on the verso reads, 'Motoring to and from Key West one passes entirely over Pigeon Key as shown in this view of the New Overseas Highway. This marvel has been constructed over the roadbed of the old Florida East Coast Railroad.'Subject Place
City
Pigeon KeyCounty
MonroeState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCollection
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)Place Published
City
BostonState/Province
MassachusettsCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaPostmark
Date and Time of Postmark
Mar 12, 1942, 11:00 a.m.Postmark Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeAddressee
Name
Marion CookeAddress
Street
1932 Fillmore StreetCity
HollywoodState/Province
FloridaPrimary Language
EnglishTranscription
Transcription
Dear Marion, I can't find a weaving frame so you better get one for E. May. Heard about a girl that wants to be transferred but have not got particulars yet. Will write later. Mama.Language
EnglishDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionCondition
Good
