Name/Title
Panama Canal Construction at MirafloresEntry/Object ID
2021.07.0071Description
Black and white photograph postcard depicting the construction of the Miraflores Locks on the Panama Canal. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Geo. A. Balling. Verso includes 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 1915Primary Language
EnglishTranscription
Transcription
This is a picture of the locks at Mira Floras [sic] taken about Oct 1 showing the work yet to be done down there. There are to be 2 flights to be there and one at Pedro Miguel, 3 at GatunLanguage
EnglishDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryCondition
Grade 3 Very Good
