Name/Title
Panama Canal Construction at Gatun LocksEntry/Object ID
2021.07.0079Description
Black and white photograph postcard depicting the construction of the Panama Canal. The photograph is looking at the middle lock at Gatun Locks where men can be seen working. The postcard is dated December 16, 1912 and 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
EnglishTranscription
Transcription
This is the middle lock looking toward the sea and colon, shows the incomplete track, most of our work will be below or in the walls where all the machinery is located.Language
EnglishDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryCondition
Grade 3 Very Good
