Help Dating a 19th Century Cabinet

[Jim F]

Hi guys. Picked up a very nice team cabinet today. Would appreciate some opinions on dating the photo. I was thinking mid 1880's but really not sure.



http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee135/jpvintagesports/scan0018_zps894c65ec.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee135/jpvintagesports/scan0019_zps95600078.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee135/jpvintagesports/be432aef-e44c-43a8-823c-bcae6f9b7820_zpsef1b12e5.jpg

[Jim F]

I was taking a closer look at the photo and spotted what I think is a glove. Possibly 1870's?

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee135/jpvintagesports/6e1813b3-ee09-4c93-9f6f-93ac22668924_zps4952b8de.jpg

[Leon]

I am not expert but handled quite a few 1800s items. I like your first guess better...but late 1870s to 1880s seems about right, given the uniforms, glove, bats etc...Others on here might be able to pinpoint it more. But I think you are in the right genre....

[slidekellyslide]

I'm going to go with 1880s.

edited to add: Great photo btw!

[Jim F]

Thanks for the input guys! I am going to attempt some research and really hoping to be able to identify a couple players that could possibly link the photo to Toronto's first entry into the Eastern League or International Association.

[barrysloate]

The mustaches were more fashionable in the 1880's.

[khkco4bls]

Mid 1880s..

[baseball tourist]

Great photo! As a Toronto collector myself I would love to own it. Pls let me know if you ever want to sell. Chris

[Runscott]

I love this photo - well-composed, beautiful albumen print with all the equipment examples you could want. It does have an initial appearance of being older, but I agree - mid 1880's.