1925 Florida Alligator Postcard "Honey Come Down" Palm Tree Comic CT Art

$ 5.02

Subject: Alligator Postage Condition: Posted Theme: Animals Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Country of Origin: United States Country: United States Continent: North America Region: Florida

Description

1925 Florida Alligator Postcard "Honey Come Down" Palm Tree Comic CT Art. It depicts a person precariously clinging to a coconut palm tree, looking down at two large alligators eagerly waiting below. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a fascinating piece of Floridian history with this vintage postcard, postmarked from Florida in 1925. The vibrant, hand-colored illustration captures a dramatic and humorous scene, characteristic of early 20th-century comic postcards. It depicts a person precariously clinging to a coconut palm tree, looking down at two large alligators eagerly waiting below. The card features the memorable caption, "HONEY COME DOWN" I'M WAITING FOR YOU IN FLORIDA," adding to its unique charm and narrative. This collectible postcard was published by the Asheville Post Card Co. as part of their "Beautiful Florida Series" and printed by C. T. American Art, a renowned name in postcard production. The reverse side reveals a clear postmark from Florida in 1925, along with handwritten details, offering a direct link to the past. The card's aesthetic, with its distinct colorization and engaging subject matter, makes it a prime example of early Florida tourism ephemera and a sought-after item for collectors of vintage Americana, humorous postcards, or Florida memorabilia.