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Framed Print : Welch, Center Field, St. Louis, from the "Gold Coin"Tobacco Issue, 1887
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Welch, Center Field, St. Louis, from the "Gold Coin"Tobacco Issue, 1887
Welch, Center Field, St. Louis, from the " Gold Coin" Tobacco Issue, 1887
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Media ID 20567625
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Arm Raised Ball Baseball Baseball Player Chewing Tobacco Co D Buchner D Buchner And D Buchner And Co D Buchner Co Fielder Fielding Gold Coin Series Sportsman Sportswear Throwing Tobacco Trade Card Welch Curt Lithotint
18"x14" Modern Frame
Step into the past with our exquisite framed print from Media Storehouse. This vintage treasure features a captivating image of Welch at Center Field in St. Louis, taken from the rare "Gold Coin" Tobacco Issue by D Buchner & Co, published in 1887. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve its historical charm and rich detail, making it a stunning addition to any room in your home or office. Travel back in time and bring the history of baseball into your space with this unique and authentic piece from Heritage Images.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.7cm (14" x 18")
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
This black and white lithograph captures the essence of 19th-century baseball with its depiction of Curtis Benton Welch, a renowned center fielder for St. Louis. Taken from the iconic "Gold Coin". Tobacco Issue in 1887, this rare cigarette card showcases Welch in his sportswear, ready to make an impressive play on the field. Welch stands tall and confident, his arm raised as if signaling to his teammates or perhaps gesturing towards an incoming ball. His intense gaze reveals a fierce determination that made him one of America's beloved sportsmen during that era. The lithotint technique used in this print adds depth and texture to the image, enhancing every detail - from Welch's facial features to the intricate stitching on his baseball. The monochromatic color scheme emphasizes both the elegance and simplicity of early American sports photography. As we admire this piece of heritage art, we are transported back in time to witness a moment frozen forever: Welch's skillful fielding ability showcased against a backdrop of blue skies and red accents. This trade card not only serves as a testament to Welch's talent but also reflects our country's deep-rooted love affair with baseball. Displayed proudly at The Met museum, this lithograph is not just a portrait; it encapsulates an entire era when tobacco companies sought creative ways to promote their products through collectible cards like these – capturing moments that would become treasured pieces of Americana history.
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