This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/1/2012
Measuring 8”x10” on 12”x14” decorative mount. 15 players depicted, and surrounded by detailed shots
of vintage baseball equipment. An interesting note is that the players are wearing team issued uniform shorts, similar to the pants Bill Veeck would introduce to the White Sox 50 years later. First three kids seated in the front are wearing button back 1” web workman’s gloves. 4 th kid is wearing a catcher’s mitt on his left hand. The next kid on the right is wearing a white buckskin fielder’s glove, and the final kid wears a black 1” web fielder’s glove. The large boy in the back row has a fob on hanger adorning his belt. Front lower center depicts criss cross bats holding a catcher’s mask. One of the bats has a visible mushroom knob.
Image remains in high grade condition, with perfect contrast and tone. Some light chipping to outer left border of the mount.
LOA Troy R. Kinunen / MEARS Auctions
(W0290)