A large bougainvillea in full bloom, heavy with magenta-purple bracts, spills over a white lattice fence behind a red brick wall, with palms and other greenery at the left. The card's own caption calls it "An Arbor of Purple Bougainvillea in Florida." Bougainvillea, a South American vine, became a signature ornamental planting of Florida gardens and winter resorts in the early 20th century, and flowering specimens like this were a favorite postcard subject for tourists.
Postcard Details
Message · English, in pen
Dec. 31. 1951.
Dear Margaret -
He drove down to
Hollywood, Florida
visit Bill's sister
during Barbara's Christmas
vacation. Temperature
here is around 82°.
He left home on ice
with chains on. Will
leave here Thursday
Jan. 3rd. Dreading to
go back to the ice,
snow and cold. Love,
Mae.
