Crane on the Panama Canal

Postcard

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Key West Art & Historical Society

A crane moving a large metal truss on the Panama Canal: © Key West Art & Historical Society
A crane moving a large metal truss on the Panama Canal

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Crane on the Panama Canal

Entry/Object ID

2021.07.0178

Description

Black and white photograph postcard depicting a crane moving a large metal truss. The crane appears to be on a floating dock in a water filled lock chamber. The photograph was likely taken at the Gatun Locks.

Subject

Panama Canal

Subject Place

City

Gatun

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

Primary Language

English

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Condition

Grade 3 Very Good