Christy Mathewson – Conlon Tuxedo Tobacco pose, 1912

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Christy Mathewson – Conlon Tuxedo Tobacco pose, 1912

Iconic Christy Mathewson pose that was the basis for the Tuxedo tobacco ads featuring Matty.

Here is a print ad from 1913, Tuxedo regularly used images of and endorsements from sports and entertainment stars of the day for their ads.

This photo was taken and stamped by Charles Conlon. It was published by the American Press Association as shown in this 1912 newspaper attributing it to the American Press Association..

This photo was also used for the Octber 25, 1913 front cover of the Police Gazette.

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Christy Mathewson, New York Giants

Photographer/AgencyCharles M. Conlon - issued by American Press AssociationImage Date1912Print DateOriginal print c. 1912Notes/Stampings on ReversePeriod Conlon stamp and APA stampCard/Publication UseTuxedo Tobacco ads and Police Gazette cover and published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball EraLocationPolo Grounds in New York CityDimensions5 x 6.25 in.MediumPhotograph - gelatin silver printProvenanceUnknownStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball CollectionShare