13221d. (circular distributed to light-keepers, etc) Light-House Establishment. General Depot. Thompkinsville. 1910. Re. Wearing of Black Tie. July 8, 1910.
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13221d. (circular distributed to light-keepers, etc) Light-House Establishment. General Depot. Thompkinsville. 1910. Re. Wearing of Black Tie. July 8, 1910.
13221d. (circular distributed to light-keepers, etc) Light-House Establishment. General Depot. Thompkinsville. 1910. Re. Wearing of Black Tie. July 8, 1910. Rare full page document issued to all officers on Light-House Tenders and Light Vessels, Keepers and Assistant Keepers of Light Stations, Light-House Depot Keepers and Watchmen at Light-House Depots. Letter institutes order to be included in the Regulations regarding: “Black Tie to be od silk or satin, string, of uniform width, not less than ¾ inch of more than 1 ¼ inches, and not less than 32 inches nor more than 36 inches in length. It is further ordered that this instruction be carried into effect in the Light-House Establishment at once. This order includes all officers on Light-House Tenders and Light Vessels, Keepers and Assistant Keepers of Light Stations, Light-House Depot Keepers and Watchmen at Light-House Depots.” 8” x 10 ½”. Clean, light edge wear. (VG). $58.