Name/Title
U.S. 217 Steam ShovelEntry/Object ID
2021.07.0251Description
Black and white photograph postcard depicting a steam shovel numbered U.S. 217. it was likely used to dig out the Culebra Cut, also known as the Gaillard Cut. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Geo. A. Balling.Subject
Panama CanalSubject Place
Country
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 3 Very Good