Name/Title
Chinese Burial GroundEntry/Object ID
2021.07.0267Description
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 CanalSubject Place
City
Panama CityCountry
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 CommunicationSearch Terms
Way On CemeteryPostcard Details
Postcard Type
Photograph (1900-Present)Date Published
circa 1910 - circa 1915Primary Language
EnglishTranscription
Transcription
Chinese burial ground just outside of Panama on the road to BalboaLanguage
EnglishNotes
Panama likely refers to Panama CityDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryCondition
Grade 3 Very Good
