Frank Ellerbe from Neilson's Chocolates "Big League Baseball Stars" (V61)
Frank Ellerbe from Neilson's Chocolates "Big League Baseball Stars" (V61). Issued in 1922 by William Neilson Dairy Limited. Black and white image photo in oval with decorative ornate baseball themed frame and white border. Player name, position, and team printed at bottom. Back includes ad for Neilson's chocolate. No. 51 (type 1) from 120 card set. Two card types. Type 1: numbered paper issue with calligraphic "Old English" font on back. Printed in Canada and distributed in the United States. Type 2: unnumbered heavy cardstock issue with plain, basic font on back. Printed in Canada and only distributed in Canada. Note: similar design to 1922 E120 American Caramel baseball cards.
Artwork Details
- Title: Frank Ellerbe from Neilson's Chocolates "Big League Baseball Stars" (V61)
- Publisher: Neilson's (Canadian, 1893–1947)
- Date: 1922
- Medium: Commercial photolithograph
- Dimensions: Sheet: 3 1/4 in. × 2 in. (8.3 × 5.1 cm)
- Classifications: Prints, Ephemera
- Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
- Object Number: Burdick 335, V61.32
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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