Object Details
Published by
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, American, founded 1936
Printed by
Curt Teich & Company, American, 1898 - 1978
Subject of
Satchel Paige, American, 1906 - 1982
Signed by
Satchel Paige, American, 1906 - 1982
Subject of
Cleveland Indians, American, founded 1894
Description
Postcard featuring a photograph of a brass plaque on a yellow background. Handwritten in black ink in the top left corner is the signature "Satchel Paige." The plaque has a depiction of a Paige in a baseball uniform. Under the portrait is the text, "LEROY ROBERT PAIGE / 'SATCHEL'." Beneath that text are, a list of his league and team memberships, as well as a biography. The back of the postcard is unused. Preprinted green text at the top reads: [National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum / Cooperstown, New York / plaque of / Leroy R. Paige / Elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame 1971 / Baseball Hall of Fame Committee on Negro Baseball Leagues] next to that text at the top is stamp box. Below the stamp box additional green text reads: [Post Card]. There is also one piece of tape on the far right edge of the back of the postcard.
Transcription Center Status
Transcribed by digital volunteers
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Paxton and Rachel Baker
Date
1971
Object number
2012.172.21.2
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
postcards
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 5 7/16 x 3 7/16 in. (13.8 x 8.7 cm)
Place depicted
Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, 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
Segregation
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.172.21.2