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.
Charles A. “Chief” Bender — Philadelphia Athletics 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