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12210. na. United States Government Exhibit at the Columbian Exposition. The Graphic. February 24, 1894

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12210. na. United States Government Exhibit at the Columbian Exposition. The Graphic. February 24, 1894

12210. na. United States Government Exhibit at the Columbian Exposition. The Graphic. February 24, 1894. Excellent article details many of the parts of the U. S. Government exhibit at the new exposition. Included is a view of the interior of the Life-Saving Service station, a view of the exterior of the lighthouse and Life-Saving station, as well as the battleship ‘Illinois’, and much more. Issue also includes an article on the wreck of the ‘Kearsarge’ on a reef in the Gulf of Mexico with a wonderful large full-page illustration of “The Wreck of the ‘Kearsarge’ – The Volunteer Crew Starting for the Beach.” View shows the lifeboat as they lower away from the ship and pull for safety. Full issue filled with articles of the day. (VG+). $54.