Name/Title
Gatun Lock North ApproachEntry/Object ID
2021.07.0065Description
Black and white photograph postcard depicting the construction of the Panama Canal near the town of Gatun. A boy is posing in the foreground of the photograph with construction going on behind him. The labeling is cut off and partially reads 'Gatun Lock North App...' Handwriting on verso upper left corner reads 'Calhoun.' The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Geo. A. Balling.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
EnglishDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryCondition
Grade 4 Good