Christy Mathewson on the mound in the Polo Grounds 1913, Bain negative and original print

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Christy Mathewson on the mound in the Polo Grounds 1913, Bain negative and original print

1913 George Grantham Bain original glass plate negative

A George Grantham Bain glass plate negative showcasing Christy Mathewson pitching in the the Polo Grounds in 1913. Mathewson’s distinctive delivery is readily evident. Few images of Mathewson in actual game action exist.

The print shown at top is an original print made from this glass negative.

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Christy Mathewson, New York Giants

Photographer/AgencyGeorge Grantham Bain's News AgencyImage Date1913Print DateOriginal print c. 1913Notes/Stampings on ReverseHandwritten identifier and period Bain stampCard/Publication UsePublished in Baseball Photography of the Deadball EraLocationPolo Grounds in New York CityDimensions4 x 6 in.MediumGlass Plate Negative and silver gelatin printProvenanceUnknownStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball CollectionShare