Name/Title
Panama Canal Construction in GatunEntry/Object ID
2021.07.0064Description
Black and white photograph postcard depicting the construction of the Panama Canal near the town of Gatun. Multiple men can be seen working. 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
Gatun. Foundation and first concrete work for lock walls which are now complete and almost 2 feet highLanguage
EnglishOther Names and Numbers
Notes
Numbers are handwritten on front lower left and verso by previous ownerDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryCondition
Grade 4 Good
