Lot # 287: 1887 Sam Moffet Original Glass Plate Negative (non card image)

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Item was in Auction "Summer, 2022 Premier Auction",
which ran from 8/2/2022 12:00 AM to
8/20/2022 9:00 PM



Original 5" x 7" Goodwin & Co. glass plate negative emanating from the "Vermont Find." Pitcher Sam Moffet is depicted in a batting pose with the 1887 Indianapolis Hoosiers of the National League. This is one of several glass plates within the Vermont Find featuring an image yet to be discovered on a card issued by Goodwin & Co. This image is slightly out of focus overall and there is some flaking to the emulsion present along the bottom edge towards the right side. This image also offers a rare look at how the painted studio backgrounds for these photos were implemented, with the metal background supports clearly visible on either side of Moffet's feet.

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