29180a. (cabinet photo) U.S. Life-Saving Service, Biddeford Pool Station, Maine c.1890-1900.
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29180a. (cabinet photo) U.S. Life-Saving Service, Biddeford Pool Station, Maine c.1890-1900.
29180a. (cabinet photo) U.S. Life-Saving Service, Biddeford Pool Station, Maine c.1890-1900. One of the rarer, more desirable views that I have found. This charming piece measures 3 ¾” x 5” on original gray 5 ½” x 6 ½” mount, and provides an extremely rare view of the life saving crewman shaving another beside the early 1874-Type Biddeford Pool (later called Fletchers Neck) station. Beautiful clear view shows great detail of the two men, one with a cloth covering his uniform as he leans back under the shaver’s razor. Such views of day-to-day life are extremely rare and desirable. Image is clear and close, little if any soiling. This is an exceptionally rare view and is truly a museum piece. Photo by Charles S. Butters Photographer, Haverhill, Mass. Both stations still exist today, lovingly preserved. (VG+). $245.