Help Dating a 19th Century Cabinet
 

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.



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

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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....

I'm going to go with 1880s.

edited to add: Great photo btw!

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.

The mustaches were more fashionable in the 1880's.

Mid 1880s..

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

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.