27356. (early framed photograph) U. S. Life Saving Crew Breeches Buoy Drill c.1860-1870 (New Jersey?) .
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27356. (early framed photograph) U. S. Life Saving Crew Breeches Buoy Drill c.1860-1870 (New Jersey?) .
27356. (early framed photograph) U. S. Life Saving Crew Breeches Buoy Drill c.1860-1870 (New Jersey?) . Very early close albumen photograph image of life-savers posing at the breeches buoy as they drill. This image is from the period before uniforms were required and as such is extremely rare, giving us a look at their early dress and equipment. Behind the men is clearly visible the A-frame and block-tackle, as a man hangs from the hawser in the breeches buoy. Photo is from a New Jersey estate and is likely from of an early New Jersey crew. The image measures 5 ½” x 8 ½” in original 11” x 13 ½” wood frame with wood backing. Image is unusually clean and clear, but has faded some over time. Frame has original finish, needs to be cleaned up some. We find very few images from this time period and rarely are they this large. (VG-). $335.