Chinese Burial Ground

Chinese Burial Ground: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Chinese Burial Ground

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Chinese Burial Ground

Entry/Object ID

2021.07.0267

Description

Black and white photograph postcard depicting large walls in what is ostensibly Chinese burial grounds outside of Panama City. Many Chinese immigrated to Panama and helped construct the Panama Railroad. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Geo. A. Balling.

Subject

Panama Canal

Subject Place

City

Panama City

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

Search Terms

Way On Cemetery

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Photograph (1900-Present)

Date Published

circa 1910 - circa 1915

Addressee

Name

Mrs. Geo. A. Balling

Primary Language

English

Transcription

Transcription

Chinese burial ground just outside of Panama on the road to Balboa

Language

English

Notes

Panama likely refers to Panama City

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Condition

Grade 3 Very Good