1800s photo? Info appreciated
 

Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>I picked up this photo on eBay.<br /><br />The listing said 1800s or turn of the century. What do you think?<br /><br />Also, it looks as though this is some sort of photographer's proof and not the actual 'final product' photo... <br /><br />Around the edges you can see that the photo image area sort of sits on a brown background. <br />And the number 38 has me thinking it could be a proof as well.<br /><br />Any info or opinion would be appreciated.<br /><br /><br />full image and closeup of just the batter...<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.internetville.com/stuff/1800sball.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.internetville.com/stuff/1800batter.jpg">

1800s photo? Info appreciated
 

Posted By: <b>Rhys</b><p>You can date the photo somewhat by the shape of the home plate. Home plate was a Diamond Shape, just like the field, until the year 1900 when the shape was changed to the pentagon we have today. That means it would have to be a 19th century photo.<br />Rhys

1800s photo? Info appreciated
 

Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>I didn't even notice the shape of homeplate... thank you for that info.<br /><br /><br />What about the idea that maybe this is some sort of photographer's proof? <br />(background color around image area and the number 38)?