Pelty, St. Louis, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company 1909 - 1911
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portrait
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drawing
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yellowing background
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photo restoration
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caricature
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baseball
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portrait reference
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men
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animal drawing portrait
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portrait drawing
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watercolour illustration
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athlete
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fine art portrait
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celebrity portrait
This baseball card is from the "T206" set produced by the American Tobacco Company between 1909 and 1911. The card features a portrait of "Pelty," a player for the St. Louis Browns of the American League. The card is typical of the era, featuring a simple design with a portrait of the player against a plain background and his name and team printed below. These cards were popular with collectors and helped to promote the growing popularity of baseball in the early 20th century. The "T206" set is considered a classic among baseball card collectors and is known for its high quality and variety of players.
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