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RA-414. (mounted photo) North Scituate Life Saving Station c.1890.

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RA-414. (mounted photo) North Scituate Life Saving Station c.1890.

RA-414. (mounted photo) North Scituate Life Saving Station c.1890. Wonderful rare early image of the early 1887 Bibb #2 Type life saving station on the beach at North Scituate, Massachusetts. Original albumen image measures 7 ¼” x 8 ¾” and is on original 8” x 10” mount. Image is unusually close, showing the entire station with boatroom doors open as the keeper stands on the boatramp. Inside can be seen boats suspended from the rafters and the early beach apparatus card on the floor. Though image is clear and close, it has faded from time and has light – moderate foxing throughout. Still a great early image of this well known station. Photo completely intact, some edge wear to mount. Included is a scanned and retouched full size image with enhanced contrast, and both images on CD. (G+). $225. Reduced $100.