A Typical Oyster Fleet, Mobile, Alabama

Color print view of a typical oyster fleet in Mobile Bay located in Mobile, AL. Large gathering of boats with tall masts docked at pier, some waving flags. Horse and wagon waiting on pier with people standing near. Building in background. Postmarked November 4, 1922. Divided back postcard.Printed...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: E. C. Kropp Co.
Format: Electronic
Published: Troy University Library
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Online Access:http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/troy2/id/4350
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Summary:Color print view of a typical oyster fleet in Mobile Bay located in Mobile, AL. Large gathering of boats with tall masts docked at pier, some waving flags. Horse and wagon waiting on pier with people standing near. Building in background. Postmarked November 4, 1922. Divided back postcard.Printed on front: 'A Typical Oyster Fleet, Mobile, Ala.-16' Printed on back: 'Mobile is the shipping point for the famous Con Secour oysters. Here is shown a typical "oyster fleet." E. C. Knopp Co., Milwaukee, 19035.'Written on back: 'Dear Fil Jr. We have been having the most fish and oysters to eat down here. Had a great time last week when "Sunshine" and I went hunting and fishing up the river. Will tell you about it when I see you. They may start running the mill at night next week and if they do, Edw may stay a day or two longer. The Lenders agent was my guest yesterday. Friend [illegible]very agreeable. [illegible]. Mr. Fillians L. [illegible] Jr. 2483 Ramsdell Ave. Lousiville, Ky.'