Name/Title
S.S. Ancon Traveling the Panama CanalEntry/Object ID
2021.07.0172Description
Black and white photograph postcard depicting the ship S.S. Ancon on the Panama Canal. The Ancon was the vessel that made the first official trip through the Panama Canal in 1914. The photograph was likely taken at the Gatun Locks. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. G.A. Balling. Verso has a handwritten note.Subject
Panama CanalSubject Place
City
GatunCountry
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 1915Primary Language
EnglishTranscription
Transcription
First trip of AnconLanguage
EnglishDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryCondition
Grade 3 Very Good
