Object Image

Ty Cobb, Detroit, from Baseball strip cards (W575-2)

Unknown Artist

Ty Cobb, Catcher, Detroit, from Baseball strip cards (W575-2). W575 is comprised of two separate distinct issues known as W575-1 and W575-2. W575-2: black and white printed photo of player. White borders. Blank back. Includes a replica signature over image. Known as "autograph on shoulder" series.

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

c. 1921-22

Commercial photolithograph

8.7 x 5.5 cm

63.350.536.575-2.3

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