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Series I. Kalamazoo Bats tobacco cards, N690 (B-2.42), 1887

 Series

Series Description

This series consists of Kalamazoo Bats tobacco cards manufactured by Charles Gross and Company. The series contains both individual and group mounted photographs from 1887.

Dates

  • 1887

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. It is available by appointment. Please email research@baseballhall.org or call 607-547-0330.

Biographical / Historical

The Kalamazoo Bats tobacco cards were produced in 1887 and have an ACC designation of N690. There were approximately sixty cards in the set. Each card has a sepia toned photograph affixed to a cardboard backing. The cards were produced by Charles Gross and Company in Philadelphia, PA and were intended to be redeemed by consumers for prizes.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Volumes (In 1 3D-ring binder box)

Repository Details

Part of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Archives Repository

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