28280. (set 3 large mounted photos) U.S. Life Saving Service Surfboat Drill, Appalachian Exposition in Knoxville, Tennessee, 1910.
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28280. (set 3 large mounted photos) U.S. Life Saving Service Surfboat Drill, Appalachian Exposition in Knoxville, Tennessee, 1910.
28280. (set 3 large mounted photos) U.S. Life Saving Service Surfboat Drill, Appalachian Exposition in Knoxville, Tennessee, 1910. Superb lot of three original large mounted photographs of the life-saving crew with their Beebe-McLellan type pulling/sailing surfboat performing the surfboat roll-over drill at the 1910 Appalachian Exposition in Knoxville, Tennessee. Photos measure 7 ¼” x 9 ½” on 12” x 14” mounts. Mounts marked with photographer’s name “Thompson Photographer Knoxville”. The views show clear, close views of the life savers performing the roll-over drill including the boat upright with surfman jumping into the water, surfboat on its side as the men pull her over, and final view of the boat completely upside down with the men on the top, preparing to right her. In the background can be seen the crew’s temporary boathouse and large drill pole, as well as other exposition buildings. The Appalachian Exposition of 1910 was held in Knoxville from September 12 to October 12, 1910. Although large expositions were commonplace at the turn of the century, and county, regional, and state agricultural fairs predated this Knoxville convention, the Appalachian Exposition of 1910 was the first one held in the southern Appalachian region. The intention of the fair was to demonstrate progress in southern industry and commerce. The midway of the exposition hosted attractions ranging from “Muhall’s Wild West Show” to “The Infant Incubator.” Aeroplanes at the fair were the first to be seen in East Tennessee. Former president Theodore Roosevelt visited the fair and praised the promise of the fair and of the region. Moderate staining to mounts but photos are in overall very good condition. A superior set, perfect for display. (VG-). $565.