Spanish moss-draped tree over water, Florida, circa 1948

Subjects: Forests & Trees Rivers & Streams
Card type: Linen
Date: c. 1948 (Chrome)

Back of Spanish moss-draped tree over water, Florida, circa 1948, c. 1948 linen postcard — Back

About this postcard

A color view of a large tree draped with Spanish moss over a body of water, with a yellow panel on the left containing a poem titled 'Legend of the Spanish Moss in Florida'.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Dear Miss Haley, It is so wonderful down here weatherwise. In Vero Beach you can go without wraps and not be surprised at all. If you have never visited St. Augustine you should. It is absolutely great!

PublisherCurt Teich & Co.

Legend of the Spanish Moss in Florida A villain there was named Gorez Goz Who journeyed here from Spain. The natives feared him much because His heart was set on a gain. Gorez espied an Indian maid Who filled his fondest hope. He bought her for a yard of braid And a little bar of soap. The Indian maid was sore afraid And fled this bearded brute. She sped o'er hill and field and glade With Gorez in pursuit. At last the maiden climbed a tree; The Spaniard did the same. The lass was bent on being free; Gorez desired his claim! She balanced on a slender limb Then dove into the brook. She much preferred a morning swim To this bearded Spanish crook. The troubles of Gorez begin His naughty plans are queered, He snags the whiskers of his chin The branches hold his beard. The Indian maiden thus is free Gorez's life is a loss, But his beard lives on for you to see As dangling Spanish Moss! T. S. Y.

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Postcard record

Publisher	Curt Teich & Co.
Series	FK-116——GENERAL FLORIDA SCENE IN NATURAL COLOR
Condition	Very good
Place mentioned	Florida, FL
Publisher	Curt Teich & Co., Chicago, IL
Notes	Yellow panel with printed poem; no white border. No postmark. Divided-back Curt Teich Color chrome card, mid-century (ca. 1950s). Light edge wear; no stamp present.

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Spanish moss-draped tree over water, Florida, circa 1948, postcard, c. 1948. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/spanish-moss-draped-tree-over-water-florida-circa-1948. Accessed November 2, 2026.