Fielder Collection

Don Bradman square cuts at Lords, 1930
Photograph of Don Bradman square cutting during the second Test Match between England and Australia, held at Lords Cricket Ground, London, 1930

Denis Compton at Hastings
Denis Compton turns a ball from spinner Jim Laker (out of picture) off his legs to score another boundary past the despairing reach of the short leg fielder as wicketkeeper Stewart Billy Griffith

William Gilbert Grace, 1888 (b / w photo)
696648 William Gilbert Grace, 1888 (b/w photo) by Barraud, Herbert Rose (1845-c.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Gilbert " W.G." Grace (1848-1915)

Bobby, 1902. Artist: Spy
Bobby, 1902. Robert Abel, English cricketer. Bobby Abel (1857-1936) was an opening batsman for Surrey and England. In a career lasting from 1881 until 1904 he scored 33

Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917
Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917. USA

Bill Morley, Washington Al Prospect Wearing Knoxville Reds, Appalacian League Uniform... ca. 1913
Bill Morley, Washington American League Prospect Wearing Knoxville Reds, Appalacian League Uniform, At University of Virginia, Charlottesville (Baseball), ca. 1913

Letter to Laura Francatelli, RMS Titanic survivor
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. Previously unseen letter dated 5th May 1938 on United Artists Studio Corporation, Hollywood notepaper to Titanic First Class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli

Advert, Great Player's cigarettes, with cricketers
Advert, Great Player's Medium Navy Cut cigarettes, with caricatures of cricketers (cards to collect) Date: 1926

Comic postcard, Drunken batsman who saw three balls Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, A fast one from the demon bowler Date: 20th century

Bravo! The Pet of the Nine (colour litho)
3105637 Bravo! The Pet of the Nine (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bravo! The Pet of the Nine)

The first convention of baseball clubs, New York, 1857 (engraving) (b / w photo)
STC214667 The first convention of baseball clubs, New York, 1857 (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Cincinnati Red Stockings in action in 1870 (engraving)
1127190 The Cincinnati Red Stockings in action in 1870 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plate 280. Base-ball; Catching, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950035 Plate 280. Base-ball; Catching, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24x31.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Baseball Fielder (chromolitho)
732763 Baseball Fielder (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baseball Fielder.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Plate 282. Base-ball; Catching and Throwing, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950037 Plate 282. Base-ball; Catching and Throwing, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 26.8x25.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Gotcha! Jimmy Love, left, grasps his safe pair of hands together to catch Somerset batsman Julian Wyatt for 17 in the match against Yorkshire at Acklam Park 4th June 1984

Welch, Center Field, St. Louis, from the "Gold Coin"Tobacco Issue, 1887
Welch, Center Field, St. Louis, from the " Gold Coin" Tobacco Issue, 1887

Ward, Shortstop, New York, from the "Gold Coin"Tobacco Issue, 1887
Ward, Shortstop, New York, from the " Gold Coin" Tobacco Issue, 1887

Thompson, Right Field, Detroit, from "Gold Coin"Tobacco Issue, 1887
Thompson, Right Field, Detroit, from " Gold Coin" Tobacco Issue, 1887

Thompson, Right Field, Detroit, from the Gold Coin series (N284) for Gold Coin Chewing Tobacco, 1887

Sullivan, Left Field, Chicago, from the Gold Coin series (N284) for Gold Coin Chewing Tobacco, 1887

Seery, Left Field, Indianapolis, from the Gold Coin series (N284) for Gold Coin Chewing Tobacco, 1887

Ryan, Right Field, Chicago, from the Gold Coin series (N284) for Gold Coin Chewing Tobacco, 1887

James H. Fogarty, Right Fielder, Philadelphia, from Worlds Champions, Second Series (N43) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

James Ryan, Center Fielder, Chicago, from Worlds Champions, Second Series (N43) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Eton v Harrow at Lord s: A Boundary Hit, late 19th or early 20th century(?). Artist: Anglo
Eton v Harrow at Lord s: A Boundary Hit, late 19th or early 20th century(?)

The Durban Oval, South Africa, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

Fenners, the Cambridge University Cricket Ground, 1912. Artist: Sports and General
Fenner s, the Cambridge University Cricket Ground, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

The Colombo Cricket Ground, Ceylon, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

The Calcutta Cricket Ground, India, 1861 (1912). Scene showing a match between the 68th Light Infantry and the Calcutta Cricket Club

The Hamilton Cricket Ground, Bermuda, 1912. Artist: HP Baily
The Hamilton Cricket Ground, Bermuda, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

The Adelaide Cricket Ground, Third Test Match between Australia and England, 1912. Artist: Charles Alfred Petts
The Adelaide Cricket Ground, Third Test Match between Australia and England, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London)

The Toronto Cricket Ground, 1872 (1912). From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

The Parks, cricket ground of Oxford University, 1912. Artist: Hills and Saunders
The Parks, cricket ground of Oxford University, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

How Our Nurses Keep Fit in War-Time, 1901 (1912). British nurses playing cricket in South Africa during the Boer War. From Imperial Cricket

The Levuka Cricket Ground, Fiji, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

The Kuala Lumpur Cricket Ground, Malaya, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

The Wanderers Cricket Ground, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

The Hobart Cricket Ground, Tasmania, Australia, 1912. Artist: The Sydney Daily Telegraph
The Hobart Cricket Ground, Tasmania, Australia, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

Cricket - Run-It-Out card game - Caught
Run-It-Out card game - Caught. mid-20th century

Cricket - Run-It-Out card game - 4 Runs
Run-It-Out card game - 4 Runs. mid-20th century

Cricket - Run-It-Out card game - 2 Runs
Run-It-Out card game - 2 Runs. mid-20th century

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"Fielder: A Glimpse into the Legends of Cricket" Step back in time to witness the mastery of fielding as Don Bradman unleashes his iconic square cuts at Lords in 1930, leaving spectators awe-struck. Denis Compton's agile moves at Hastings showcase his exceptional fielding skills, proving why he was considered one of England's finest cricketers. A captivating black and white photograph captures William Gilbert Grace in 1888, a true cricket legend whose legacy still resonates today. Bobby, immortalized by Spy's artistic brilliance in 1902, stands tall as a symbol of grace and elegance on the cricket field. Unveiling a letter from Laura Francatelli, an RMS Titanic survivor who witnessed the power and passion that cricket evoked even amidst tragedy. An advertisement for Great Player's cigarettes featuring renowned cricketers reminds us of their enduring popularity both on and off the pitch. The portrait of Pete Browning from Louisville Colonels in 1889 transports us to an era where dedication and skill defined every player's journey. George Gore's striking image representing New York Giants in 1889 reflects the spirit and determination that propelled him to greatness on-field. Bob Caruthers' Brooklyn Trolley-Dodgers portrait captures his tenacity as he led Brooklyn Bridegrooms with unwavering commitment during challenging times. Comic postcards depicting a drunken batsman seeing three balls or facing a lightning-fast delivery from a demon bowler add humor to this timeless sport. Bravo. The Pet of the Nine lithograph celebrates an unsung hero who embodies teamwork, perseverance, and camaraderie - values cherished by all cricketers.