3096. (cabinet photo) U.S. Life-Saving Service Surfman (San Francisco area) c.1900
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3096. (cabinet photo) U.S. Life-Saving Service Surfman (San Francisco area) c.1900
3096. (cabinet photo) U.S. Life-Saving Service Surfman (San Francisco area) c.1900. Clear close cabinet photo shows handsome young surfman posing for the photographer in full uniform. Detailed view includes regulation single-breasted uniform coat with Life-Saving insignia on right arm, and hat with tally. View is by Chas. Lainere of San Francisco. Though view is clear and close, there is heavy surface abrasion affecting the entire image, as well as a fold in the upper left corner. (P+). $54.