Panama Canal Construction

Photograph

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Key West Art & Historical Society

Black and white photograph of a large crane: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Black and white photograph of a large crane

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Panama Canal Construction

Entry/Object ID

2021.07.0140

Description

Black and white photograph depicting the construction of the Panama Canal. The photograph shows a large crane with a train car below. This photo was likely taken at the Gatun Locks. The photograph was designed to be attached to a postcard backing.

Photograph Details

Subject Place

City

Gatun

Country

Panama

Region

Central America

Collection

Postcard Collection, Photograph Collection

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1910 - circa 1915

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Print, Photographic

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Search Terms

Black and white, Sepia

Dimensions

Height

5-1/2 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Good