New York Highlanders — 1911 Opening Day – The Chapman Deadball Collection

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New York Highlanders — 1911 Opening Day

Wonderful 5 x 7 image of Opening Day 1911 at Hilltop Park, home of the New York Highlanders. Hal Chase, the Highlander’s manager is seen being presented a floral wreath. The opposing team is the Washington Nationals. There are other Bain shots of this day in the Library of Congress Bain collection.

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New York Highlanders — 1911

Photographer/AgencyGeorge Grantham Bain's News ServiceImage Date1911Print DateOriginal print 1911Notes/Stampings on Reverse1911 date stamp and Culver Pictures stampsLocationHilltop Park in New York CityDimensions5 x 7 in.MediumPhotograph - gelatin silver printProvenanceCulver Pictures archiveItem StatusDeaccessionedShare