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BASEBALL: SPECTATORS, 1909. Spectators on a utility pole at a World Series game
BASEBALL: SPECTATORS, 1909.
Spectators on a utility pole at a World Series game between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photograph, 1909
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Media ID 12408656
1909 Baseball Climbing Detroit Tigers Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Spectator Telegraph Pole Telephone Pole Weird World Series
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "BASEBALL: SPECTATORS, 1909." Witness the unique perspective of baseball fans perched on a utility pole during the World Series game between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates. This vintage photograph, captured in 1909, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting you back in time. Add this intriguing piece to your collection and bring the nostalgic charm of baseball's early days into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Captured in sepia tones, this intriguing photograph from 1909 transports us back to a World Series game between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The image showcases an extraordinary sight - spectators perched precariously on a utility pole, their enthusiasm for baseball defying gravity. These daring men of the early 20th century found an unconventional vantage point to witness America's favorite pastime. The turn of the century brought about many peculiarities, but this snapshot truly stands out as one of the weirdest spectacles ever witnessed at a sporting event. With determination etched on their faces, these brave souls risked it all to catch a glimpse of the action unfolding below them. Clinging onto telegraph poles and telephone wires with seemingly no regard for personal safety, they became part of baseball history themselves. As we gaze upon this remarkable print today, we are reminded not only of our enduring love affair with sports but also of the lengths people will go to experience that thrill firsthand. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and audacity in seeking unique perspectives amidst ordinary settings. This piece is more than just a photograph; it encapsulates an era when passion knew no bounds and captures our imagination even over a century later.
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