Panama Canal Construction

Postcard

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Key West Art & Historical Society

Postcard depicting the construction of the Panama Canal: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Postcard depicting the construction of the Panama Canal

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Panama Canal Construction

Entry/Object ID

2021.07.0099

Description

Black and white photograph postcard depicting the construction of the Panama Canal. The photo shows the concrete walls of a lock with railroad tracks used to transport construction equipment between them. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. G.A. Balling.

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

Addressee

Name

Mrs. G.A. Balling

Primary Language

English

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

15

Notes

Number was handwritten on back by previous owner

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Condition

Grade 4 Good