Description: An original antique real photo postcard (RPPC) of Panama, acquired as part of a large collection of early Panama photographs. Type & Size: A 5.5x3.5" original photograph.Condition: Original to the era and in good to fair antique condition. Please see photos. This photograph depicts a naval vessel traversing the Panama Canal with a cliff in the background bearing the handwritten message "PLEASE DON’T SLIDE. PANAMA CANAL." Several sailors can be seen on the deck, with the ship’s structure and mounted guns partially visible. The hill in the background shows efforts to stabilize the terrain to prevent landslides, an ongoing concern during the construction and maintenance of the canal.The Panama Canal, a monumental engineering feat completed in 1914, revolutionized global maritime trade by connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The canal's construction involved significant challenges, including landslides and tropical diseases, which required innovative solutions and substantial human effort. This image provides a glimpse into the operational and environmental aspects of the canal's early years.Text visible in the photo includes the handwritten message "PLEASE DON’T SLIDE. PANAMA CANAL," inscribed on the cliffside, which serves as a warning and reminder of the geological challenges present in maintaining the canal's functionality. There are no identifiable names or additional branding visible in the image.
Price: 27 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-30T15:14:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: naval vessel,sailing,early 20th century,caution
Theme: transportation,maritime,history,travel
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 5.5x3.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
