Name/Title
Boat to Toro PointEntry/Object ID
2021.07.0224Description
Black and white photograph postcard depicting where those who worked on the Canal would take a boat to Toro Point to swim. The postcard is addressed to Miss. Vivian Balling. Verso has a handwritten note.Subject
Panama CanalSubject Place
Country
PanamaRegion
Central AmericaCollection
Postcard CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PostcardNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing MediaNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationPostcard Details
Postcard Type
Photograph (1900-Present)Date Published
circa 1910 - circa 1915Addressee
Name
Miss Vivian BallingAddress
Street
6135 Calumet AveCity
ChicagoState/Province
IllinoisPrimary Language
EnglishNotes
The photo has a mark on the lower left that is either '19RJ12' or '19JR12.' This is likely a signature for the photographer.Transcription
Transcription
This shows where we take the boat to go to Toro Point to swim. (Continued from Eduas card) some time they shoot off a lot of rocks in a train load and it sounds like Fourth of July. PapaLanguage
EnglishDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryCondition
Grade 3 Very Good
