Vintage Burning Sugar Cane Field Lake Okeechobee Florida Agriculture Postcard

$ 5.02

Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Country: United States Continent: North America Region: Florida City: Lake Okeechobee Theme: Landscapes Postage Condition: Unposted Subject: Agriculture Country of Origin: United States

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Vintage Burning Sugar Cane Field Lake Okeechobee Florida Agriculture Postcard. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This captivating vintage postcard features a dramatic scene of a sugar cane field ablaze, a common practice in the glades area on the southern end of Lake Okeechobee, Florida, just before harvest. The vibrant flames and billowing smoke create a striking visual, highlighting a significant aspect of Florida's agricultural industry. The card provides a fascinating glimpse into the historical methods of sugar cane cultivation in a region rapidly developing into a major sugar-producing section. Produced by Florida Natural Color, Inc. and Koppel Color Cards, this postcard captures a unique moment in Florida's agricultural heritage. The detailed depiction of the burning process offers historical and geographical significance, making it a compelling piece for collectors interested in Florida history, agricultural practices, or unique industrial landscapes. This collectible postcard serves as a vivid reminder of the labor and spectacle involved in one of the Sunshine State's key industries.