This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/1/2012
Measuring 8” x 10” on slightly larger trimmed mount. Photography studio, “William J. Helmke,
Commercial and Newspaper, PHOTOGRAPHER, Utica, NY, Phone 300L” stamped on reverse. William
Helmke was a prominent New York Photographer and his work is recognized in museums and archives
throughout the United States.
12 players standing single file while sporting their team baseball sweaters and striped flannel pants. All wearing identical baseball caps (small brim) with the exception of the second man from the left, who stands out by wearing his white with “B” cap. The catcher is first in line (wearing reeded shin guards) and is holding a trophy. The manager stands in the center wearing civilian clothes and fashionable cap. In pencil on the reverse are the following names, “xxxxxx, Mills, J. Kelsey, Johnson, Kelsey, Stuber, Hight, Scheideman, Halin, Houck, Mack, Pflanz, and Kelly”. Dated 1922.
Actual image remains in excellent condition with some light surface creasing in the upper left quarter of the top background image. Line of 8 spots in the background area of the bottom right area. Mount is in excellent condition.
LOA Troy R. Kinunen / MEARS Auctions
(W0225)