Name/Title
Monkey CageEntry/Object ID
2021.07.0190Description
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 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
Monkey cage next to Fire Station across from House 61 Gatun / 4 Monkeys & 1 Honey BearLanguage
EnglishDimensions
Height
5-1/2 inWidth
3-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryCondition
Grade 3 Very Good