Morehouse Baking Co cards - looking for info

[Belfast1933]

Hello all

I may have an opportunity to purchase a collection of cards that include some Morehouse Baking cards - I’m not familiar with these cards and wanted to ask if some here can point me in the right direction to learn more about them.

I have done a google search and found some basic info but I always find the most interesting info comes from collectors here.

Thx for any info and background!

Jeff

[nolemmings]

Below is what I wrote back in 2017 when discussing the relative scarcity of m101 backs (in this case D352) for Old Cardboard:
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[13th most common]The placement of Morehouse Baking here on the scarcity list should be noted with a disclaimer that it could change at the whim and caprice of a single collector. There are about 120 different subjects known to exist with this Lawrence, Massachusetts bakery back, but 3/4 of those are believed to be owned by one man, who shared scans of his grouping some years ago. That collection may have grown to include some of the other known examples, or may have decreased by unknown amounts if he has been disposed to parting with any. Although near sets of Gimbels and Herpolsheimer have been sold and apparently kept thereafter, decent numbers of those cards have circulated before and since. By contrast, excluding the singular collection of Morehouse cards leaves only 45-50 others confirmed in the hobby. Scarcity of this ad back is therefore very unstable, for it could change substantially on short notice.

Like Standard Biscuit, Morehouse Baking issued all cards from the m101-4 and m101-5 sets, meaning in theory there are twice as many cards that could carry this advertising. Thus far, the m101-4 version of these cards approximately doubles the number of known for m101-5. Morehouse Baking cards were subject to redemption and are often found with a purple “cancelled” stamp on the back, no doubt much to the chagrin of graded card collectors. No variations are known, either as to orientation or typeset, and no shortprinted cards have been identified.

Since then, around a dozen more subjects have been confirmed and I would correct my comments to say that there are slightly more m101-5 than m101-4 versions-- again, this is somewhat confusing because technically these should be referred to as D352-1 and D352-2.

[nolemmings]

Since every thread deserves a card:

[Belfast1933]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

Since every thread deserves a card:

Clever, I like it!

[GeoPoto]

In addition to bolstering my Washington (DC) card collection, this card also gives me strong entries in the funny-golfer-names and lady-in-the-background contests.

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[Belfast1933]

Appreciate thoughts on this Jackson from the collection… I think this seller may have a special card here.

[ValKehl]

Of the various 1916 WaJos in my collection, this Morehouse Baking (the earlier M101-5 version) is my favorite:

[Golfcollector]

I have a Psa 2 Crawford, I believe its the only graded example.

[nolemmings]

Originally Posted by Belfast1933

Appreciate thoughts on this Jackson from the collection… I think this seller may have a special card here.

Looks good at first blush. I would be leery as to why it isn't graded, but toning and ink stamp coloring look OK. May have been held in photo corner holders at one time.

[Belfast1933]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

Looks good at first blush. I would be leery as to why it isn't graded, but toning and ink stamp coloring look OK. May have been held in photo corner holders at one time.

Thx Todd - I am meeting with the seller on Sunday to help advise him on his best options.

This Jackson is one of a few dozen cards he has from this set. Looks like he potentially has a big one on his hands here. Am excited to see his whole collection (dad owned an antique shop, apparently)

Thx again for the background (btw, I wasn’t able to connect on your link above… I just got an error message)

[nolemmings]

Originally Posted by Belfast1933

Thx Todd - I am meeting with the seller on Sunday to help advise him on his best options.

This Jackson is one of a few dozen cards he has from this set. Looks like he potentially has a big one on his hands here. Am excited to see his whole collection (dad owned an antique shop, apparently)

Thx again for the background (btw, I wasn’t able to connect on your link above… I just got an error message)

Sounds like a fun weekend. I'm sure you'll give him good advice. I would be interested to know what you see. FYI, I have only seen three Morehouse Baking cards with the purple stamp that were graded, and all received numerical grades from SGC, one as high as 60. No guarantees but it may influence whether the seller wants to submit other cards for grading-- the Jackson of course should be submitted if you think it's authentic--even an "A" grade will at least assure collectors that it is the real deal.

Sorry about the link-- maybe a problem because it's a pdf file. Just go the Old Cardborad main page https://www.oldcardboard.com/ and click on reference library and you should be able to find it from there.

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

Looks good at first blush. I would be leery as to why it isn't graded, but toning and ink stamp coloring look OK. May have been held in photo corner holders at one time.

I'd agree. That's a blockbuster card which should be in a holder.

Here's what a Cobb looks like.

[Leon]

Fantastic card, Jeff. I still need a Morehouse for my new collection but it won't be a Cobby unless I find it in a dollar box (not likely).

Originally Posted by calvindog

I'd agree. That's a blockbuster card which should be in a holder.

Here's what a Cobb looks like.