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Mockingbird and orange blossom, Florida, 1950

Subject
Birds
Card type
Linen
Date
c. 1950 (Chrome)
Front of Mockingbird and orange blossom, Florida, 1950, Mrs. Joe Eckstadt, IN, USA, c. 1950 linen postcard
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Back of Mockingbird and orange blossom, Florida, 1950, Mrs. Joe Eckstadt, IN, USA, c. 1950 linen postcard
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About this postcard

A gray mockingbird with one wing raised perches on a branch among oranges and white orange-blossom flowers against a pale blue ground. The pairing celebrates Florida's state bird and state flower: the northern mockingbird was named state bird in 1927, and the orange blossom had been the state flower since 1909, reflecting the citrus industry's importance to the state. The message on the card calls Florida "truly a fairyland" of flowers, palms, sunshine, and blue water.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Dear Mary. This is truly a fairyland; flowers, palms, sunshine & blue water. There is so much to see that we are on the go most of the time. Hope you & yours are well & happy. Haven't seen your folks yet. Love Crystal

PublisherCURT TEICH & CO., INC.
STATE BIRD OF FLORIDA, "THE MOCKING BIRD" STATE FLOWER OF FLORIDA "THE ORANGE BLOSSOM"
PostmarkedBRADENTON, January 17, 1950, 12:00
Stamp
Addressed to
Mrs. Joe Eckstadt

R.R. 2 Box 26 Goshen, IN

FromBox 343, Bradenton, FL

Postcard record

Postmarked, BRADENTON
PublisherCURT TEICH & CO., INC.
Series192E-FLORIDA-TROPICAL SERIES
ConditionVery good
Place addressedMrs. Joe Eckstadt, R.R. 2 Box 26, Goshen, IN
Place mentionedFL
PublisherCURT TEICH & CO., INC., Chicago, IL
Place sent fromBox 343, Bradenton, FL
Stamp1c George Washington, green, issued 1938, perforated on all sides
Stamp1c George Washington, green, perforated on all sides
NotesLinen texture visible across the image; thin white border at edges; copyright line printed lower left. Postmark: BRADENTON JAN 17 12-M 1950. Divided back; linen texture; no white border; light edge wear.

Cite this card

Mockingbird and orange blossom, Florida, 1950, postcard, c. 1950. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/mockingbird-and-orange-blossom-florida-1950. Accessed November 2, 2026.