Upper Locks of Gatun Locks

Postcard

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Key West Art & Historical Society

Postcard of two upper locks under construction at Gatun Locks: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Postcard of two upper locks under construction at Gatun Locks

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Upper Locks of Gatun Locks

Entry/Object ID

2021.07.0086

Description

Black and white photograph postcard depicting the construction of the Panama Canal. The photograph is looking north at the two (2) upper locks of the Gatun Locks. The Atlantic Ocean is in the center background. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. G.A. Balling. Verso has a handwritten note.

Subject

Panama Canal

Subject Place

City

Gatun

Country

Panama

Region

Central America

Collection

Postcard Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Photograph (1900-Present)

Date Published

circa 1910 - circa 1915

Addressee

Name

Mrs. G.A. Balling

Primary Language

English

Transcription

Transcription

Looking north upper locks at Gatun

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Condition

Grade 3 Very Good