Phillippi, Pittsburg Nat from the Jay S. Meyer Base Ball Snap Shots candy series (W555)

Jay S. Meyer Confectioners, Philadelphia

1909–10 · Commercial photolithograph · Drawings and Prints

Phillippi, Pittsburg Nat from the Jay S. Meyer Base Ball Snap Shots candy series (W555) — Jay S. Meyer Confectioners, Philadelphia

"Deacon" Phillippi [sic] (Phillippe), Pittsburg Nat (56) trade card, from the Jay S. Meyer Base Ball Snap Shots candy series (W555). Produced by Jay S. Meyer Confectioners, Philadelphia. Recently discovered to be issued as four nearly square cards printed on each side of a small box -- which when folded resembled a toy camera. Includes player's surname, team and league. Printed on box, beige lettering on black background: BASE BALL/ SNAP SHOTS/ GUARANTEED BY/ JAY S.MEYER/ PHILADELPHIA/ PA./ UNDER THE FOOD/ AND DRUGS ACT/ SERIAL NO. 28132/ OPEN AND EXAMINE BEFORE PURCHASING. Front: sepia-colored photo of player with thin black border. Set of 66 or 67.

Artist
Jay S. Meyer Confectioners, Philadelphia
Date
1909–10
Medium
Commercial photolithograph
Department
Drawings and Prints
Credit line
The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
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