{"product_id":"4116","title":"1941 Florida Sea Shells Vintage Postcard","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Vintage Postcard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDive into the vibrant marine treasures of Florida's west coast with this classic linen-era postcard. Titled \"Tropical Florida Sea Shells Found along the Gulf of Mexico,\" this card presents a meticulous and colorful arrangement of various shell species, ranging from delicate bivalves to exotic univalves. During the mid-20th century, shell collecting became a quintessential Florida hobby, fueled by the rich deposits found on renowned shelling havens like Sanibel and Captiva Islands. This card beautifully captures the natural diversity of the Gulf’s \"ceaseless tide,\" serving as both a nature study and a nostalgic memento of a beachcombing adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Linen (circa 1941)\u003cbr\u003e\nCity: Fort Myers, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island\u003cbr\u003e\nState or Region: Florida\u003cbr\u003e\nCountry: United States\u003cbr\u003e\nTopic: Shell Collecting and Marine Life\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Uncirculated\u003cbr\u003e\nPostage: None\u003cbr\u003e\nAddress Side: Divided Back\u003cbr\u003e\nOrientation: Horizontal (Landscape)\u003cbr\u003e\nArtist \/ Photographer: Unknown\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Unknown\u003cbr\u003e\nPrinter: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago, Ill.\u003cbr\u003e\nPrint Type: Lithograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back of this card describes the \"ceaseless tide\" that washes ashore hundreds of species along the lower Gulf Coast, noting that rarer shells are sought by museums while common types are shipped by the barrel to manufacturers of \"shell art novelties.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis card would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLove it ♡\u003cbr\u003e\nGet it ☆\u003cbr\u003e\nGet Lucky 💋 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Lucky Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46802535252157,"sku":"4116 not on etsy","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/4116.jpg?v=1779300199","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/4116","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}