Monkey Cage

A cage holding four monkeys and one kinkajou: © Key West Art & Historical Society
A cage holding four monkeys and one kinkajou

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Monkey Cage

Entry/Object ID

2021.07.0190

Description

Black and white photograph postcard depicting a cage holding four (4) monkeys and one (1) "honey bear," also known as a kinkajou. The photograph is dated January 1913 and 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

Monkey cage next to Fire Station across from House 61 Gatun / 4 Monkeys & 1 Honey Bear

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

5-1/2 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Condition

Grade 3 Very Good