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Jackie Robinson, Third Base, Brooklyn Dodgers, from the "1956 Topps Regular Issue" series (R414-11), issued by Topps Chewing Gum Company.

Publisher Issued by Topps Chewing Gum Company American
1956
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Trade cards from the "1956 Topps Regular Issue" (baseball) series (R414-11), issued in 1956 by Topps Chewing Gum Company, New York. Set consists of 324 player cards, 16 team cards and 2 unnumbered checklists. Player name, position and team printed on color panels on front. Horizontal format with player information and stats on back with card number in black on red-stitched ball.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Jackie Robinson, Third Base, Brooklyn Dodgers, from the "1956 Topps Regular Issue" series (R414-11), issued by Topps Chewing Gum Company.
  • Publisher: Issued by Topps Chewing Gum Company (American, Brooklyn)
  • Date: 1956
  • Medium: Commercial color lithograph
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 2 5/8 × 3 3/4 in. (6.7 × 9.5 cm)
  • Classifications: Prints, Ephemera
  • Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
  • Object Number: 63.350.329.414-11.1
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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