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Dummy Taylor, Hemment photos c. 1903

Dummy Taylor, Hemment photos c. 1903

1- Photographs, Collections, Dummy Taylor, John C. Hemment, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball EraNovember 10, 2023

Sequence series from innovative photographer, John C. Hemment who was the father of the “photo finish”. These were taken circa 1903 at the Polo Grounds.

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Dummy Taylor - Hemment images

PhotographerJohn C. HemmentYearc. 1903Item Size2.25 x 3.5 and 2.75 x 4Item TypePhotograph - Vintage gelatin silver printShare

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