1905 Pittsburg Team Cabinet completed

[David Atkatz]

Although originally named "Pittsburgh," from 1890 through 1911 the final "h" was not used.

[39special]

Very nice Scott!

[Leon]

answered the wrong question ......I like the second one better too.

[sporteq]

I like the ornate frame but it's a little to bold. IMO it dominates the photo to much. The black frame is to settle.

Albert

[Michael B]

I like either of the first two. May I make a suggestion? I would probably find a professional calligrapher to do the mat. They do it all of the time so there will be consistency in spacing and letter size and all of the names will look like they are written on lines without there being any. You did a great job and I know how tough it is. I did freehand calligraphy on about 100 wedding invitations for my first wedding. If I had a piece like that and I did the lettering I would look at it every day and say to myself: 'Those letters are slanting.' or 'These capital letters are not the same size'.

I love photographs. That is what I collect and what I do on the side. The few original large photos I have on my wall are in their original mats with hand lettering and that just enhances the photo.

[Runscott]

I agree that the frame is too bold - when I go to the framer in the morning, I will ask about a 'wash' to tone it down a little, but one of my requirements is a period frame, and I have not been able to locate one that's a good fit. At this point I think it's better to have something than nothing. I can always change the frame later, and if I decide to sell it, I probably will. It's a frame-size that was standard back then, so it's just a matter of finding one I like better.

Regarding #1 vs #2 - in 'person', #1 pops real well, and #2 doesn't. Also, as the last poster predicted, I'm already looking at the header in #2 and thinking I just don't like it. But the names and positions are spaced perfectly in the first one, and real close in the second - all were very carefully measured, drawn on lines, then the lines erased. I've spent hours practicing writing these names, until it came naturally, so I'm happy with the results; however, I'm asking the framer, whose opinion I have a great deal of respect for, for honest opinions.

At this point, I just want to get this picture on my wall - it's been in the closet wayyyy too long and needs to be next to my Wagner portrait.

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions.

[SikSyko]

I like the 2nd one as well.

[Bpm0014]

Definitely 1.

[billyb]

Runscott,

I think you did a fantastic job. Deciding to do the names in free hand gives it a more period look. Those first two were outstanding. Of period, I don't think you would want the lettering and spacing too perfect.
great job.

[Michael B]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I agree that the frame is too bold - when I go to the framer in the morning, I will ask about a 'wash' to tone it down a little, but one of my requirements is a period frame, and I have not been able to locate one that's a good fit. At this point I think it's better to have something than nothing. I can always change the frame later, and if I decide to sell it, I probably will. It's a frame-size that was standard back then, so it's just a matter of finding one I like better.

Regarding #1 vs #2 - in 'person', #1 pops real well, and #2 doesn't. Also, as the last poster predicted, I'm already looking at the header in #2 and thinking I just don't like it. But the names and positions are spaced perfectly in the first one, and real close in the second - all were very carefully measured, drawn on lines, then the lines erased. I've spent hours practicing writing these names, until it came naturally, so I'm happy with the results; however, I'm asking the framer, whose opinion I have a great deal of respect for, for honest opinions.

At this point, I just want to get this picture on my wall - it's been in the closet wayyyy too long and needs to be next to my Wagner portrait.

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions.

Scott, good on you no matter what you chose. At the end of the day you are the one who will be looking at it. To quote the great Ricky Nelson - "You can't please everyone so you've got to please yourself"

[Scott Garner]

Scott, I too am a fan of Door # 2. Very nice!