Need help dating mounted photo...

[drc]

Very late 1880s to 1890s. Good guess is 1890s. The black colored mount is the key.

[Matthew H]

Originally Posted by drc

Very late 1880s to 1890s. Good guess is 1890s. The black colored mount is the key.

Thanks David!

[drc]

P.s. It looks like baseball to me.

[Matthew H]

Originally Posted by drc

P.s. It looks like baseball to me.

I believe so too. I didn't know at first, the formation looked funky.

[prewarsports]

I bet it dates before 1890. I would say early to mid 1880's. If it were mine I would describe it as c. 1885 and you would be right there! Cool image.

Rhys

[Runscott]

If you knew the real answer, and I had to bet, I'd put money on 1890's. The black mount and gilded edges are tell-tale signs. I think the fact that it looks like an ancient ball-game makes people overlook the mount characteristics.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Runscott

If you knew the real answer, and I had to bet, I'd put money on 1890's. The black mount and gilded edges are tell-tale signs. I think the fact that it looks like an ancient ball-game makes people overlook the mount characteristics.

There are quite a few 1880s Goodwin & Co. cdv's that have black mounts and gilded edges.