Lake, New York, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company 1909 - 1911

This is a baseball card from the T206 series, which was produced by the American Tobacco Company between 1909 and 1911. This particular card features "Lake", a player for the New York American League team. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection and is a prime example of early 20th-century American baseball card design. The image features a close-up portrait of the player, with a simple background and the team's name prominently displayed. The card is printed in color on thin card stock and measures 2 5/8 x 1 7/16 inches. The card is a popular collector's item, particularly among fans of the sport's early history.