Name/Title
Panama Canal Construction at Gatun LocksEntry/Object ID
2021.07.0080Description
Black and white photograph postcard depicting the construction of the Panama Canal. The photograph is looking north at the Gatun Locks from the south end of the middle lock. 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 locks looking north from center wall, south end of second lock.Language
EnglishOther Names and Numbers
Notes
Numbers handwritten on front lower left and back by previous ownerDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryCondition
Grade 3 Very Good
