27338. (cabinet photo) Brenton Point Life Saving Station and Crew c.1890
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27338. (cabinet photo) Brenton Point Life Saving Station and Crew c.1890
27338. (cabinet photo) Brenton Point Life Saving Station and Crew c.1890 by Child & Co., Newport, Rhode Island. Superb large, close view of the 1884 Deal-type life-saving station located on Prices neck in Newport. The station was designed by Paul J. Pelz and was a bit fancier than most stations, to fit in with the architecture of the area. The photo measures 6 ½” x 8 ½” and includes the crew in their life-jackets posing in their positions around the surfboat. Photographer’s label “Child & Co, Artists in Photography, New York And Newport. Newport Studio: 242 Thames Street , Duplicates can be had at any time.” on obverse. Superb clear view, just a hint of soiling and a bit light toward one side. (VG). $425.