Hey, pennant guys

[bocca001]

Speaking of likely Epstein pennants, I am excited to have picked up two SF Seals pennants that were likely made by Epstein. The first is a 1945 roster pennant. The second was dated/painted 1946 by a fan, probably a kid in the 1940s. It had added white paint on the batter, on the bases, and in the script. It looked especially home done in hand. And the "6" in the 1946 was really bugging me. It was larger than the other numbers and looked janky.

I was able to remove most of the added white paint from the batter, bases, and script. Very satisfied with the result. I had a more difficult time with the 1946. Part of the issue is that the felt below the paint was more blue, due to missing out on 80 years of fading. I wish there was some way to completely remove all evidence of the 1946, but I don't think it is possible. I did not take the original picture (with paint), which is why the overall colors look a bit different.

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by bocca001

Speaking of likely Epstein pennants, I am excited to have picked up two SF Seals pennants that were likely made by Epstein. The first is a 1945 roster pennant. The second was dated/painted 1946 by a fan, probably a kid in the 1940s. It had added white paint on the batter, on the bases, and in the script. It looked especially home done in hand. And the "6" in the 1946 was really bugging me. It was larger than the other numbers and looked janky.

I was able to remove most of the added white paint from the batter, bases, and script. Very satisfied with the result. I had a more difficult time with the 1946. Part of the issue is that the felt below the paint was more blue, due to missing out on 80 years of fading. I wish there was some way to completely remove all evidence of the 1946, but I don't think it is possible. I did not take the original picture (with paint), which is why the overall colors look a bit different.

Great pennants Marc. This is what makes pennants such an awesome collectible. So many out there like this that we are seeing for the first time. The “46” especially has incredible visual appeal.

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Originally Posted by bocca001

Speaking of likely Epstein pennants, I am excited to have picked up two SF Seals pennants that were likely made by Epstein. The first is a 1945 roster pennant. The second was dated/painted 1946 by a fan, probably a kid in the 1940s. It had added white paint on the batter, on the bases, and in the script. It looked especially home done in hand. And the "6" in the 1946 was really bugging me. It was larger than the other numbers and looked janky.

I was able to remove most of the added white paint from the batter, bases, and script. Very satisfied with the result. I had a more difficult time with the 1946. Part of the issue is that the felt below the paint was more blue, due to missing out on 80 years of fading. I wish there was some way to completely remove all evidence of the 1946, but I don't think it is possible. I did not take the original picture (with paint), which is why the overall colors look a bit different.

Looks great, Marc! Which picture is more representative of the actual blue color - the before or after?

[bocca001]

The darker color pic is closer to reality. The first may have been taken with a flash? I like both pennants, but the I prefer design on the 1946. I don't know what's going on with the Seal in the 1945 pennant. He looks bit alien.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by bocca001

The darker color pic is closer to reality.

The darker is better. Even though it’s been a looooooong time since I was a “kid,” I can’t imagine why a kid would decide to in-paint that pennant. Just bored, I guess. I’m glad you were able to remove his “work.”

[bocca001]

Just got this group of American Knitwear/Keezer college mini pennants. In really nice shape.

[thetahat]

Very cool Marc. Dig the mini Keezers.

[thetahat]

This was a recent get. A rare WGN variation. Love collecting the Brownies.