This lovely etching commemorates the Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station, an important piece of the U.S. Coast Guard’s history, and it’s right here in the Outer Banks. This award winning station operated for 80 years from 1874 - 1954 and saved hundreds of lives. The piece showcases every inch of the grounds in accurate detail, from the weathered boards to the roof trim and even the water cistern. 
If you've ever turned over a piece of jewelry and noticed a tiny stamp reading 925, you may have wondered what it means. Is it real silver? Is it valuable? And what's the difference between sterling, coin silver, and pure silver?
At the heart of the etching genre lies its mastery of intricate detail, the kind that’s perfect for depicting illustrations and the lives of people across the ages in candidness and accuracy.
