Tin Type Questions

[aelefson]

Hi-
I recently acquired the tintype scanned below. The pictured person is holding a ball. He has an interesting belt or cummerbund on. His name
is Dan Jackman and he lived in Newburyport MA. This was the only sports related photo found in an album of mid to late 1870s/early 1880s photos.
All of the others were of him and his family.
Is this baseball or cricket? Is there an easy way to tell based on
the uniform or anything else (other than a bat)? Any thoughts or
opinions would be great. I really appreciate all of the help folks have
provided on my other items.

Thanks in advance,
Alan Elefson
aelefson@hotmail.com

[drc]

I'd say 1870s baseball. The ball resembles a baseball, you can almost see the stitching, and baseballers sometimes wore hats like that. Besides, in 1870s MA., they'd more likely be playing baseball than cricket. The only thing is his uniform and shoes are a bit off beat, but I'd still say baseball.

[aelefson]

Thanks David! I really appreciate your thoughts on this. I too thought baseball would be more likely in MA.

Alan

[drc]

I'm certain it's 1870s baseball. Cricket players wore long pants not knickers.

[aelefson]

Even better! That settles it for me.

Alan

[bigfish]

Nice one Alan.