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25217b. [magic lantern glass slide set) Life-Saving Service – Throw Out the Life Line. c.1890-1900.

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25217b. [magic lantern glass slide set) Life-Saving Service – Throw Out the Life Line. c.1890-1900.

25217b. [magic lantern glass slide set) Life-Saving Service – Throw Out the Life Line. c.1890-1900. Beautiful full color  glass projection slide set featuring the Life-Saving Service rescuing shipwrecked sailors by breeches buoy. Five superbly drawn hand colored slides depict the shipwrecked crew, and the life-savers on shore as they shoot the lint to the stricken vessel using the Lyle gun, set up the breeches buoy apparatus and then haul the crew to shore, rowing boat to rescue the crew. Slides measures 3 ¼” x 4” and presents a superb, clear images. (F).   $78.