Stephens, St. Louis, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company 1909 - 1911
americantobaccocompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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drawing
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green and blue tone
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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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yellow element
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men
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portrait drawing
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watercolour illustration
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athlete
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portrait art
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fine art portrait
This is a baseball card from the T206 series, produced by the American Tobacco Company between 1909 and 1911. The card depicts St. Louis Browns player, "Stephens", holding a baseball in his right hand. The card is a vivid example of the colorful and illustrative style that characterized the early 20th century. It was one of over 500 cards released in the series, becoming a sought-after collectible for sports fans and art enthusiasts. The card’s simple design and use of bright colors make it immediately recognizable, highlighting the player in a classic baseball pose. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, NY.
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