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Kenrick A.Claflin & Son

23179. THE ELECTRIC-LIGHT, ST. CATHERINE’S POINT, ISLE OF WIGHT

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23179. THE ELECTRIC-LIGHT, ST. CATHERINE’S POINT, ISLE OF WIGHT

23179. THE ELECTRIC-LIGHT, ST. CATHERINE’S POINT, ISLE OF WIGHT. Harper’s Bazar. February 9, 1889. Superb full 2 page 15″ x 21″ engraving details seven views of the lighthouse apparatus in use at the lighthouse. Large detailed views include: Automatic Rotating Dioptric Lantern consisting of sixteen panels of vertical lenses, including rotating apparatus; the light viewed from below showing divergent rays; Electric lamp fitted with fluted carbons; Engine room containing three 36-horsepower compound engines; Appearance of light ten miles out at sea; Light-house and officer’s residences seen from the cliff; Fog-horn apparatus consisting of four cylinders containing air at high pressure; and more. With original fold, fine for framing. (VG). $48.