Before Disney World. Before Cape Kennedy became Cape Canaveral again. This Florida souvenir tray — white landmarks and orange blossom detail on a deep black ground — captures the Sunshine State as it was in the 1950s–60s, with a propeller plane over the coastline and Marineland still very much on the map.
Made in Japan, 11 inches across, with the state's cities and points of interest rendered in careful detail, it is both a functional tray and a small piece of Florida history. The kind of thing that prompts stories: I remember when that was there. Display it, use it, or give it to the Florida lover in your life who appreciates the state before the theme parks arrived.
A charming coastal and nostalgia collectible, and a conversation piece wherever it lands.
Origin: Japan
Material: Steel with tin coating (lithographed)
Dimensions: 11" diameter
Era: 1950s–1960s (estimated; pre-1971, no Disney World shown)
Condition: Good vintage. Some paint loss, rust, and scratches — primarily on the back. No dents. Please review all photos — all sales final.
