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

This 1909-1911 baseball card from the "T206" series features a portrait of "Chase," a player for the New York American League team. The card is part of a larger set commissioned by the American Tobacco Company. These cards were given out with purchases of cigarettes, making them a popular collectible amongst baseball fans. The lithograph is a classic example of early 20th-century sports card design, showcasing a straightforward portrait with the player's name and team information printed below. The card measures a small 2 5/8 x 1 7/16 inches, highlighting the intimate scale of these early collectible cards.