Ferris, 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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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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framed image
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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
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celebrity portrait
This 1909-1911 baseball card from the T206 series, created by the American Tobacco Company, features a portrait of professional baseball player, "Ferris" of the St. Louis Browns. It shows him in his uniform, holding a baseball glove, with a yellow background and a green border. These cards were distributed in packs of cigarettes, and the series is considered a cornerstone of baseball card collecting. The card's design is simple, but effective, showcasing the player's likeness in a way that would appeal to fans.
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