About This Vintage Postcard
Dating to the mid-1940s, this linen-era postcard offers a serene glimpse into Sarasota Jungle Gardens, one of Florida’s oldest continuously operating roadside attractions. The image captures a lush tropical path and rustic bridge, framed by a poignant verse titled "The Prayer of the Woods." The text personifies the forest as a lifelong companion to humanity, from the wood of a cradle to the board of a table, concluding with a plea for preservation: "Ye who pass by, listen to my prayer: harm me not." This card beautifully reflects the intersection of early Florida tourism and a burgeoning respect for the state's exotic natural landscapes.
Details
Era: Linen (circa 1946)
City: Sarasota
State or Region: Florida
Country: United States
Topic: Roadside Attractions and Botanical Gardens
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: M. E. Russell, Sarasota, Florida
Printer: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago, Ill.
Print Type: Lithograph
Additional Information
The back of this card explains that the featured verse is translated from "Ancient Portuguese" and has been used in the forest reservations of Portugal for over a thousand years. It notes that this specific prayer is displayed at the entrance of Sarasota Jungle Gardens.
This card would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.
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