Lot of 6 original vintage real photo postcards depicting Seminole people and scenes at Musa Isle Indian Village, Miami, Florida, likely dating from the 1920s–1930s.
The cards show Seminole men, women and children wearing traditional patchwork clothing, together with views of the village and everyday or staged tourist scenes. Several cards carry handwritten or photographic captions identifying the subjects.
Visible captions include:
- Musa Isle Indian Village
- Seminole Indian Girls – Everglades
- Seminole Indian Hunters at Musa Isle
- Barber Work – Seminole Indians
- Wedding and group portraits
Musa Isle was an important early Seminole tourist village on the Miami River, where Seminole and Miccosukee people worked, sold crafts and interacted with visitors during the development of South Florida tourism.
Details:
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Quantity: 6 postcards
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Type: Real Photo Postcards / RPPC
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Subject: Seminole people / Musa Isle / Everglades / Miami
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Location: Miami, Florida, USA
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Period: Likely 1920s–1930s
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Photography: Black & white
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Postage condition: Unposted
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Backs: Divided-back postcard format
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Original vintage items
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Sold together as one lot
Condition:
Vintage condition with age-related toning, light edge and corner wear, minor surface marks and occasional small stains or handling wear. The photographs remain clear and detailed. Please examine all images carefully for exact condition.
This is an appealing historical group for collectors of Seminole history, Native American photography, Florida history, Miami memorabilia, Everglades material and early real photo postcards.
