Chief Bender – Wry Smile, c. 1910 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

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Chief Bender – Wry Smile, c. 1910

Chief Bender – Wry Smile, c. 1910

1- Photographs, Chief Bender, Hall of FamersSeptember 6, 2020

Bender press photo. Editing marks, typical of a working press photo of the period are readily evident.

Gallery item

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Bender press photo

Bender's wry smile

Yearc. 1910Image Size6 x 8.5Image TypeVintage gelatin silver printAuthenticationRMY - Vintage 1Share

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