1907 Print Panama Canal Culebra Cut Gaillard Steam Shovel Machinery XGDC2

This is an original 1907 black and white halftone print of men inspecting a steam shovel that was used at the Gaillard Cut, or Culebra Cut, which is an artificial valley that was created to be part of the Panama Canal. It cuts through the continental divide in Panama in Central America and is considered to be one of the greatest engineering feats of its time.CONDITIONThis 104+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there are a few small dark spots in the margins. Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 7 x 4.5 inches; 18 x 11 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Keywords specific to this image: Digger, Central America, L