{"product_id":"cypress-gardens-fl-florida-southern-bells-state-map-1950s-linen-postcard-used","title":"Cypress Gardens Fl Florida Southern Bells State Map 1950s Linen Postcard Used","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage postcard features a map of Florida constructed from oranges and grapefruits, a popular promotional image for the state's citrus industry and a famous attraction at Cypress Gardens. \u003cbr\u003eThe postcard is from the \"Linen Era\" (1930-1945) and was mailed in 1950. \u003cbr\u003eThe scene depicts \"Southern Belles\" and bathing beauties surrounding the fruit map, a signature feature of the original Cypress Gardens attraction in Winter Haven, Florida. \u003cbr\u003eCypress Gardens was Florida's first major tourist attraction, opening in 1936, known for its botanical gardens and water ski shows. \u003cbr\u003eThe original park closed in 2009, but the historic botanical gardens were preserved and reopened as part of the LEGOLAND Florida Resort in 2011. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e__________\u003cbr\u003eA meticulously crafted vintage postcard depicting Florida's landscape as an artistic map, created with carefully positioned figures in period dress and oranges\/grapefruit forming the state's distinctive shape, showcasing mid-20th century tourist marketing creativity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Unique geographical representation\u003cbr\u003e• Vintage 1950s postcard design\u003cbr\u003e• Intricate landscape miniature\u003cbr\u003e• Hand-arranged fruit and figures\u003cbr\u003e• Artistic state map illustration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePostmarked July 29, 1950, 1-cent George Washington stamp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease contact us with your questions or concerns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you for stopping by ~ Follow Smoot's Farms on other social media platforms!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smoot's Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48745400697049,"sku":"31402","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2482\/4793\/files\/6chT7fSh_0.jpg?v=1779590007","url":"https:\/\/smootsfarm.com\/products\/cypress-gardens-fl-florida-southern-bells-state-map-1950s-linen-postcard-used","provider":"Smoot's Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}