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Kenrick A.Claflin & Son

1068. (photo) U.S. Life-Saving Service Surfboat and Beach Apparatus on the Beach c.1904.

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1068. (photo) U.S. Life-Saving Service Surfboat and Beach Apparatus on the Beach c.1904.

1068. (photo) U.S. Life-Saving Service Surfboat and Beach Apparatus on the Beach c.1904. Wonderful clear view of Keeper and crew on the beach with beach apparatus cart, surfboat and Francis Metallic Life-Car as a young boy looks on. Though just a bit distant, nice clear view, nicely composed. A rare lifesaving views and would be quite nice matted and framed. Clear view measures 3 ½” x 5 ½” on postcard paper, dating from 1904-1915 based on stamp box. Clean, crisp, not postmarked. (VG+). $110.