T5 Pinkerton mystery cards

[joeadcock]

I am not trying to deviate from the thread's topic of a new variant for unmounted T5, but am curious about another one. It is mounted to a thin back mount, almost like construction paper. Obtained via auction several years ago.

[jeffmohler]

Jim - I think that list looks good. I was glad to see the Baker that got used as a postcard since that definitely establishes a timeframe for issuance of the set.

Joe - I have seen many T5s with construction paper type mounts. I have one myself. I believe they are original and not photos that detached from their heavy mount and then were reattached to paper. I suspect that demand was strong for the photos and Pinkerton went from an expensive mount to a much cheaper mount. I don't have any real evidence for my opinion other than watching this particular issue for a number of years.

[joeadcock]

Originally Posted by jeffmohler

Jim - I think that list looks good. I was glad to see the Baker that got used as a postcard since that definitely establishes a timeframe for issuance of the set.

Joe - I have seen many T5s with construction paper type mounts. I have one myself. I believe they are original and not photos that detached from their heavy mount and then were reattached to paper. I suspect that demand was strong for the photos and Pinkerton went from an expensive mount to a much cheaper mount. I don't have any real evidence for my opinion other than watching this particular issue for a number of years.

Jeff,
Of note this example on construction paper mount is a Philadelphia player. I have another one on construction paper mount that is also a Phili A. What player do you have? If yours is an A's player, maybe this is yet another subset done only of one particular team.

[HRBAKER]

With my T5s the photos are very close in size regardless of the mount type.



The T5 Mystery Photos" I have are longer (same width) and of considerably sturdier stock.

[glynparson]

Are available for a number of the teams and is unrelated to the length of the photo. I believe as another has already stated that it was a cheaper alternative to the more expensive cardboard mounts.

[T206Jim]

I think the longer 6 inch size, note the particularly wide borders at top and bottom on the examples posted here, and the thicker stock are the key difference between this variant and the other Pinkertons.

[Vintagecatcher]

Very interesting thread gentleman!

Looks like we have:

1) Pinkerton Cabinets (Real photos without wide white borders on photo stock)

These are normally found on cardboard mounts which came in a variety of colors (gray, tan etc.)...sometimes found on cheaper construction paper mounts...sometimes unmounted either having never been mounted or they have come free from their original mounts. I have been told original photos have been glued on only 2 corners of the photos.

2) Pinkerton Postcards (Sepia colored on cardboard) These are not real photos. These can be blank backed or can be found with a scorecard back. Commonly used as postcards.

3) Pinkerton Photo Cards (Photos on a heavier cardboard stock with wider white boarder which are larger than the photos used on the Pinkerton Cabinets.)

Patrick