French Scrap

French Scrap: © Key West Art & Historical Society
French Scrap

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

French Scrap

Entry/Object ID

2021.07.0227

Description

Black and white photograph postcard depicting junked French scrap materials that are to be shipped out. The scrap is in piles next to railroad tracks. Verso has a handwritten note.

Subject

Panama Canal

Subject Place

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

Primary Language

English

Notes

The photo has a mark on the lower left that is either '19RJ12' or '19JR12.' This is likely a signature for the photographer.

Transcription

Transcription

French junk ready for shippment [sic] at mt slope.

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Condition

Grade 3 Very Good