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Herze, 3d B. and Capt., N. Y. World, from Newsboys League (N333) issued by S. F. Hess & Company

Publisher S.F. Hess & Co.
1888
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Herze, 3rd Base and Captain, N. Y. World 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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Object Information
  • Title: Herze, 3d B. and Capt., N. Y. World, 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 × 3.6 cm)
  • Classifications: Photographs, Ephemera
  • Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
  • Object Number: Burdick 223, N333.11
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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