This prototype card was likely produced for advertising purposes as another like it has never been seen. There is a Reach American League Official baseball behind Bender so there may be some link there.
Chief Bender Cabinet Art Card, c. 1912
Bender cabinet art card
Charles A. "Chief" Bender, Philadelphia Athletics
IssuerAtlantic Lithograph and Printing Co.Yearc. 1912Dimensions3.5 x 5 for the art card itselfMediumArt card mounted on cabinetProvenanceUnknownStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball CollectionShare