Krause, Philadelphia, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company 1909 - 1911

This is a baseball card from the T206 series, produced by the American Tobacco Company between 1909 and 1911. This particular card depicts baseball player, Krause, from the Philadelphia Athletics, also known as the "A's". The card is part of the "White Border" series, known for its distinctive white border surrounding the image. This series was immensely popular and is considered one of the most sought-after sets of baseball cards in the world. Today it is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York. The card's design is typical of the early 20th century, with a portrait-style image of Krause and simple typography beneath, indicating his name and team affiliation. This card exemplifies the rise of baseball as a popular sport in early 20th century America.