Bates, Boston, National 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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centered image
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caricature
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baseball
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portrait reference
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framed image
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men
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watercolour illustration
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athlete
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green and blue
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portrait art
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portrait character photography
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fine art portrait
This colorful lithograph, known as a "T206" card, is one of the most famous and sought-after pieces of baseball memorabilia. Created by the American Tobacco Company between 1909 and 1911, the card features a close-up portrait of Boston National League baseball player George "Kid" Bates in his uniform. The card's vibrant colors, simple design, and iconic image of Bates in a batting pose, make it a timeless and collectible piece of American sporting history. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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