Name/Title
Natural Florida Sponge CompanyEntry/Object ID
2024.24.0090Description
Postcard depicting the Natural Florida Sponge Company. Notation on verso, 'Sponges in Key West, Florida. At one time Key West was the foremost shipper of sponges to the Northern market than any other city in the U.S.A. Hundreds of vessels were operated here during the early 1900s.'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)Place Published
City
MiamiState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaDate Published
circa 1950Printer
Dexter Press, Inc.Place Printed
City
West NyackState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaPhotographer
ValencePostmark
Date and Time of Postmark
March 9, 1955Postmark Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeStamp
2 centsPrimary Language
EnglishTranscription
Transcription
Dear Emma, Never thought I would ever be here. Came down from Ft. Myers yesterday. Wonderful here. Drove through the Everglades Indian Villages to Key West. Went down to the beach last night. It was lovely. Palm trees swaying, warm breeze and moonlight. Ooh-la-la! Hope you are feeling better. Edith.Language
EnglishDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 in
