Posted 7 years ago
scottvez
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This one was a truly RARE find.
The late 1860s carte de visite shows two Base Ball players in uniform-- one holds a bat and the other holds a ball.
The back has a full period ink identification of both players. I wasn't able to uncover any additional information on the players.
Online research has identified the team as the Allentown Stars and dates from 1866 or 1867!
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This is so incredible! The uniforms they wore back then looked to be quite heavy and had to be difficult to run in.
Thanks scott-- it is a different game now.
I have a friend that plays in a 19th century baseball league. It is a great game to watch!
scott
Could be wool. Remember, 20th century baseball uniforms were wool flannel up through the 1960s! They looked much better than the current uniforms.
Yes-- the bat does have some length to it!
scott
Thanks roy-- appreciate you looking.
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Thanks bobby-- appreciate you looking and commenting!
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Thanks kiva and jlmam.
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Thanks racer and vo.
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Thanks for looking nutfield.
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Thanks much nobucks.
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Thanks much fran!
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Thanks hyp-storian and roddy!
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