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Burden, 1st Base and Captain, Syracuse Herald, from Newsboys League (N333) issued by S. F. Hess & Company

1888

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From set of unnumbered tobacco cards from Hess Newsboys League produced in 1888 and featuring news delivery boys from 8 newspapers in their corresponding cities. Sepia toned image of player posed in uniform in a studio setting with identification on border below. At top of card: "NEWSBOYS LEAGUE" printed in a white arch shape. At card bottom on wide border: S. F. HESS & CO.'S/ CIGARETTES. Blank backs.

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Title: Burden, 1st Base and Captain, Syracuse Herald, from Newsboys League (N333) issued by S. F. Hess & Company

Publisher: S.F. Hess & Co.

Date: 1888

Medium: Albumen print

Dimensions: Sheet: 2 11/16 × 1 7/16 in. (6.9 × 3.7 cm)

Classifications: Photographs, Ephemera

Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick

Object Number: Burdick 223, N333.9

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