Texas Coast Shrimp Boats Clam Waters TX and similar items

This vintage postcard captures a vibrant scene of the shrimping industry along the Texas Coast, showcasing a fleet of shrimp boats docked in calm waters under a clear blue sky. The postcard features a color photograph by renowned photographer Frank B. Whaley, known for his vivid and detailed depictions of coastal life. The boats, with their distinct rigging and equipment, highlight the importance of shrimping as a major income source in this region. Printed by Dexter Press, Inc. in West Nyack, New York, this postcard is a classic example of mid-20th century printed lithograph postcards with chrome finish, delivering bright and lasting colors. The back of the card includes the notation FW-105 and identifies the scene as the Texas Coast, adding historical and geographical significance. Collectors of Americana, maritime history, or Texan coastal culture will appreciate this authentic and original postcard, sized at the standard 5.5 x 3.5 inches. Keywords: Texas shrimping postcard, Frank B. Whaley photo, Texas Coast boats, Dexter Press lithograph, vintage maritime postcard.