Passenger ship "Lena Luckenbach" passing through the Panama Canal
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Fredi Washington
American, 1903 - 1994
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateafter 1922
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 1/4 x 4 3/8in. (15.9 x 11.1cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionView of the ship "Lena Luckenbach" passing through the Panama Canal. The ship appears to be docking in the area. A small train car moves on a nearby track next to the ship. Dock and railway workers are visible behind the train car and on either side of the ship. A large dock is visible in the far background.
Object number2001.22.228
MarkingsTyped on photograph's verso: "Passenger ship Passing thru / the Panama Canal". Stamped in black ink on photograph's verso: "FOTO FLATAU-PANAMA".
Stamped in black ink on bottom right corner of photograph's verso: "11".InscribedAccession number 2001.22.228 is inscribed on verso, top right.NotesDate Note: Preliminary research suggests the American cargo passenger ship was named "Lena Luckenbach" after 1922. (Dixon 4/13/2020)
Collections
- Fredi Washington Collection
On View
Not on view
E.C. Kellogg & Co.
1852-1853
