Thread: Subtle differences in the T206 set's 15 repeated designs
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Old 01-22-2008, 07:24 AM
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Default Subtle differences in the T206 set's 15 repeated designs
Posted By: Ted Zanidakis

A close-up scan of both the Matty's illustrates the difference in the application of Brown ink between
the 1st and 2nd Series. The eyes and eyebrows in the 1st series Matty (white cap) card are accented
with Brown coloring. It appears to give him a more youthful look.

The facial features of the 2nd Series Matty (dark cap) are lacking any accenting in his eye area, which
creates an illusion of different artwork. But not so, this picture of Matty was very popular in 1908-10.
It is the same picture that is on the cover page of his Testimonial Tribute piece.




TED Z

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