Bender, Philadelphia, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company 1909 - 1911
americantobaccocompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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portrait
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character portrait
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yellowing background
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portrait image
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baseball
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celebrity portrait
This 1909-1911 baseball card from the T206 series, produced by the American Tobacco Company, features a portrait of baseball player "Bender" wearing a Philadelphia Athletics jersey with the team's iconic "A" logo. The card, part of the highly sought-after "White Border" series, showcases a realistic style, capturing the player's likeness and providing a glimpse into the early days of professional baseball. This collectible card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is a prized item among sports memorabilia enthusiasts and collectors.
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