Object Details
Manufactured by
Bowman Gum Company, American, founded 1927
Subject of
Satchel Paige, American, 1906 - 1982
Cleveland Indians, American, founded 1894
Description
Leroy "Satchell" Paige baseball card. Baseball card features color image of Paige in uniform, depicted from above the chest. Dark blue type at bottom of the card reads: [LEROY "Satchell" PAIGE]. The reverse side of baseball card features a biography and statistics.
Transcription Center Status
Transcribed by digital volunteers
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1949
Object number
2013.120.1
Restrictions & Rights
Public Domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
baseball cards
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 2 1/2 × 2 1/8 in. (6.4 × 5.4 cm)
Place depicted
Cleveland, Cayuhoga County, Ohio, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Athletes
Baseball
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2013.120.1