Bob Rhoades at the MET

[JustinD]

I am having a hard time understanding if this is satire or serious.

If you believe that this has legs, perhaps you should call to discuss with the Curator of Drawings and Prints, Carmen Bambach.

Please update with your progress.

[RCMcKenzie]

Originally Posted by JustinD

I am having a hard time understanding if this is satire or serious.

Both, really. People I've known my whole life tell me this all the time. It's a character flaw, or a dry sense of humor. I would like to find an example of this card, but when I do, it's in an art museum, packed away in storage. I also have a T201 Lord with his stamp. Maybe I can offer a 2 for 1 swap? In all seriousness, I'm not planning on contacting them about it. I don't think I could make it worth their while.

[Casey2296]

As my Dad used to say "You already have the No", no harm in asking. Museums sell items quite often and unless there was specific instructions attached to the Burdick donation they may have some flexibility, especially if you're trading Burdicks. You may have something they want more than the card in question.

If nothing else you might make a new friend in the hobby. They also may want to know if you're interested in donating anything when the time comes.

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by RCMcKenzie

I'm not planning on contacting them about it. I don't think I could make it worth their while.

It may not work, but why not try -- worst case you are same place started. You literally have nothing to lose

[RCMcKenzie]

Thanks for the feedback, everyone. I'll call them this week and let you all know what they said.

[oldeboo]

Interesting(I think) read on the Met deaccession policy and how most museums handle their collections:
https://www.metmuseum.org/-/media/fi...D98C8225393C65

"Before proceeding to recommend that a donated work be deaccessioned, the curator first reviews the records of gift to confirm that the gift is unrestricted."

That sounds like the catch here. The Burdick collection is probably restricted, but who knows. Anyhow, it's only a phone call, looking forward to hearing what they say. I may have to do some window shopping if it turns out well.

[RCMcKenzie]

I was looking at Burdick's T213-1 collection. It looks like he had the complete set. I will double-check tomorrow. I would not want them to break-up his set, unless they decide to auction it off one day. I'll email Monday just to ask about their policy and plans.

[trdcrdkid]

FYI, here are the articles that Burdick wrote when he decided to donate his collection to the Met, and for a couple of years afterward:

https://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=240887

[RCMcKenzie]

Thanks for re-posting the Burdick columns, David. I had not read those before. Burdick clearly states that the "cards will never be sold." I don't want to give them any ideas by asking if their cards are for sale. It's interesting that Burdick addressed the concerns about the cards being stored away. With the internet, I can view his T213-1 set on the web. Too bad they don't scan the backs.