Antique c. 1900 Baseball Team Photo Mounted 6.5 x 5.5\" Vintage Naval ? SR.S.tmP For Sale

circa 1890\'s - 1905:Baseball Team Mounted Photo Card- Real Photo, VintageBaseball gloves / catcher\'s mask, catcher\'s mitt / Baseball Bat / Man holding Baseball /// SMOKING CIGAR !!Size = Approx. 6.5 x 5.5 inches / Great Condition... any flaws as shown. Please study scans carefully.
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Research / Bonus Information:- AI Generated: (NOT confirmed / simply a copy & paste by me).Based on the style and manufacturing characteristics of the cardboard mount,this photograph can be dated to. circa 1894 to 1905.Cardboard photographic mounts evolved rapidly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The specific details of this card provide a clear timeline:1. The Embossed Scrollwork Border (1894–1905)The most telling feature is the intricate, color-free embossed pattern running along the perimeter of the frame. During the 1870s and 1880s, mounts typically favored simple colored rules (red or gold lines). Heavily embossed, textured scrollwork borders without colored ink came into fashion heavily starting in 1894 and remained a dominant studio trend until about 1905.2. Off-White/Light Cream Matte CardstockThe mount uses a thick, textured, off-white cardstock. While light-colored cardboards were used in early photography (the 1860s), those early variants were very thin and lightweight. Stiffer, heavy-board mounts in solid cream or light gray—meant to be easily stood up on a parlor table or mantelpiece—saw a major resurgence around the turn of the century to compete with early amateur handheld cameras.3. Sharp, Straight EdgesUnlike the distinctive scalloped or pinked edges that dominated the mid-to-late 1880s and early 1890s, this mount returns to straight, flush-cut edges, which helps pull the date closer to the turn of the century.ConclusionBy combining these cardboard features with the subjects\' attire (the structured uniform caps, high-buttoned collars, and casual athletic posture typical of turn-of-the-century baseball or civic clubs), the photo was most likely taken right around 1900.SIZE: Please See Ruler in Scans - Condition... Antique, so NOT \"perfect.\" Please study the scans for flaws.From the Legendary Steve Rotman Ephemera Collection / MORE GREAT Victorian Trade Cards to come!Steve Rotman assembled one of the most substantial card collections in the world.
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