Outstanding collotype depicting the 1882 Providence Grays, members of the National League from 1878-1885. Seated in a formal studio setting, four nineteenth century future Hall of Famers are present in the image, including new Grays manager Harry Wright, in the center. Other future Hall of Famers include: Hoss Radbourn (top row, second from left), John Ward (middle row, first from the left), George Wright (middle row, second from the left). Rookie catcher, Sandy Nava, appears seated in the bottom row to Harry Wright's left. Nava, a native of San Francisco, is regarded today as the first known Mexican-American ballplayer to break into the major leagues. Remaining depicted players include: Jerry Denny, Jack Farrell, Barney Gilligan, Paul Hines, Charley Reilley, Joe Start, and Tom York. Interestingly, the image is reversed from left to right (not uncommon for collotypes) as compared to the 1882 Providence Grays cabinet card issued by Chicago Photographic Studios, though the angle subtly differs. Attractive overall presentation with several visible folds running vertically across the unvarnished paper. Some obvious deterioration of the image can be found in and around the folded areas but fine details persist throughout, including within the facial features of most players. Visible soiling appears in several areas on right half of the print, most evident within the white borders at the corners, and "82" has been written in pencil at the bottom edge. Unfortunately, we cannot speak to condition of verso due to matting and framing as presented when consigned to Love of the Game. Large framed display measures 21" x 25" overall with visible paper area measuring approximately 13.75" x 17.25". Akin to lithography, the complex collotype process employed original photographic negatives to create printing plates capable of stunning reproductions. Considered a high quality form of printmaking, collotypes are lauded today for their archival stability, wide tonal range, and exquisite photorealistic detailing, as evidenced by the offered example. This collotype resurfaced in 2006 and was discovered amongst memorabilia known to have belonged to George Wright personally. An important 19th century team image, produced of the highest quality, and featuring multiple key early pioneers of our national pastime.