Wm. C. "Bill" Lee, Chicago Cubs, from the Baseball Players Match Cover design series (U3) issued by Diamond Match Company
Matchbooks from the Baseball Players Match Cover design series (U3) issued in 1935-36 by Diamond Match Company, New York. Front features posed player image with various backgrounds, saddle includes name and team of player (italicized) -- player's name printed over a white baseball. On back is a short write-up and stats. Red, blue, or green colored borders.
Artwork Details
- Title: Wm. C. "Bill" Lee, Chicago Cubs, from the Baseball Players Match Cover design series (U3) issued by Diamond Match Company
- Publisher: The Diamond Match Company (American, founded 1881)
- Date: 1935–36
- Medium: Printed matchbook
- Dimensions: Sheet: 4 7/16 × 1 9/16 in. (11.3 × 4 cm)
- Classifications: Prints, Ephemera
- Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
- Object Number: Burdick 346, U3.116
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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The Diamond Match Company
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The Diamond Match Company
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The Diamond Match Company
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The Diamond Match Company
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