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Posted By: rob

Jimmy - the image you mentioned I had overlooked. I pulled out my book and noticed it is the same as my large albumen with the exception of the writing. If you look in "The Great Encyclopedia of 19th Century Major League Baseball" by David Nemec you'll see on page 155 the other variation. Schmelz's hand is in a slightly different position amongst other subtleties (sp?). Also, in Nemec's "Beer and Whiskey League" book about the AA, page 58 shows this same Columbus team in their other uniforms. The images that I have I believe might be from later in the year as their uniforms have a unique feature. Their shirt sleeves are removable (buttons held them on). Some players have the sleeves off, some on, and some rolled them up.

P.S. Jimmy - The cabinet's imprint is Pfeifer, 228 and 232 South High Street Columbus Ohio. No imprint on the ablumen but obviously Pfeifer.