Philadelphia Athletics composite with Mack, Bender, Collins ca.1910

[packs]

It doesn't have to be for standard writing paper. Could be some kind of slate? The grocery store notation on the back is why I mention it. Doesn't seem to be a display, unless it looks like maybe a stand was torn off the back.

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by packs

It doesn't have to be for standard writing paper. Could be some kind of slate? The grocery store notation on the back is why I mention it. Doesn't seem to be a display, unless it looks like maybe a stand was torn off the back.

Oh come on they don't need a pad of paper that large, they would just use computers

I am still not thinking it was a notebook cover (I could be wrong, and am ok with that). The size just doesn't lend itself to something of that use. Also there are no indications on the sides of it being attached to something prior or of it being cut down. There is a pin hole on the top making me think someone did hang it up at one point, but even if it was part of a large notebook it could have been hung up at a later date.

I will point out that this must have been the original usage of the image, as the other two items just scaled this down to fit sizes that didn't match up.

The individual I bought it from couldn't remember where he got it from. When I asked him if he knew anything and if he remembered the origins this was his response:

Sorry I dont. I've had it a long time and don't even remember where I got it. I always meant to bring it to a restorer but never did. I always like it because it was a match for the postcard I mentioned, which I had. I would guess it was originally a store display but don't know for sure.

I've never seen another one.

I will say that the writing on the back isn't that clear, and have never really been that great at deciphering illegible writing. When I get an image I can get more opinions on what is written.

[springpin]

Andy,

Unless the players featured on your poster were on both the 1910 and 1911 teams, you (we, the hobby) would no longer have to say "circa." The pin made from this poster sort of has a mate. It shows just the heads of the players superimposed on an elephant. And the image on that particular pin I have seen in other objects. One is a dinner plate, I believe.