3092. (copy photo) Workers in Lamp Shop at the U.S. Lighthouse Service Depot, Staten Island c.1890’s view.
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3092. (copy photo) Workers in Lamp Shop at the U.S. Lighthouse Service Depot, Staten Island c.1890’s view.
3092. (copy photo) Workers in Lamp Shop at the U.S. Lighthouse Service Depot, Staten Island c.1890’s view. Superb rare image from the National Archives collection shows great detail in one repair room at the lamp shop at the General Lighthouse Depot on Staten Island. In this image can be seen the 6th order lens, chariot wheels and clockwork rotating mechanism that the two men are working on. In the corner on the bench can be seen a Haines oil lamp as well. Such images are a joy to look at and this one would be great matted and framed. B/w digital copy print from national Archives photo. With newspaper image attached to back from publishing in about 1966. 7” x 9 ½”. $54.