Cabinet Card Photo Identification Help Needed

[pro9]

In answer to the question about why so many ballplayers are pictured in suits rather than in uniform.
In the 19th century getting your photo taken was quite a big deal. It was expensive and a special occasion. People got dressed up in all of their finery for the photo. So, baseball players the same as the general public got dressed up in their best suit for the photo. Similiarly even in the 1950's and '60's people used to put on a suit and tie to go to a baseball game compared to today. The world has changed.

[robertsmithnocure]

Originally Posted by pro9

In answer to the question about why so many ballplayers are pictured in suits rather than in uniform.
In the 19th century getting your photo taken was quite a big deal. It was expensive and a special occasion. People got dressed up in all of their finery for the photo. So, baseball players the same as the general public got dressed up in their best suit for the photo. Similiarly even in the 1950's and '60's people used to put on a suit and tie to go to a baseball game compared to today. The world has changed.

Thanks for the explanation. Makes sense.

I certainly did not want my questions to come off as being rancor. I am genuinely interested in learning about the history of these 11 cabinets. That is why I asked about the identity of the five players. I wondered if there was some common tie between them.

Is there writing on any of their backs?

Since they all seem to be from different studios, it would be interesting to know how, when and why this group of 11 was assembled.

[BeanTown]

Off the topic here, wanted to say to Elliot and welcome back. It’s been a long time my friend. Glad you back making post and you are the pioneer of this net54 forum.

[Vintagecatcher]

Welcome back Elliot!

Hope all is well.

Patrick

[packs]

The fourth cabinet in the second post (younger player of the anonymous cabinets) kind of resembles Lave Cross.

[raulus]

Originally Posted by pro9

In the 19th century getting your photo taken was quite a big deal. It was expensive and a special occasion. People got dressed up in all of their finery for the photo.

Don’t forget their frippery!

[pro9]

JC and Patrick, Good to hear from you, but I've never been gone, still collecting away!

Todd and Packs, thanks for taking the time to come up with some ideas, I'll have to do some more investigating, I see some resemblances, but I'm not hopeful for a match.