Christy Mathewson as snapped by Louis Van Oeyen in 1911. Van Oeyen’s stamps can be seen on the reverse of the photo by shining a bright light through the back of the mount. One is his oval one and the other is a two line stamp starting with “This photo…”
Christy Mathewson, 1911 photo by Louis Van Oeyen
Christy Mathewson, New York Giants
Photographer/AgencyLouis Van OeyenImage Date1911Print DateOriginal mounted print c. 1911Notes/Stampings on ReversePeriod Van Oeyen stamp visible with backlightLocationUndeterminedDimensions8 x 9.5 in.MediumVintage gelatin silver printProvenanceUndeterminedStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball CollectionShare