Important c.1871 "Western House of Refuge" stereoview...

Important c.1871 "Western House of Refuge" stereoview card showing one of the earliest African American baseball scenes. Heavy stock 7"x3.5" steroview card with a pair of matched photographic images affixed showing African Americans playing baseball as part of an integrated team. It is believed that this is the earliest known depiction of African Americans involved in baseball being played in an organized fashion. Issued as part of a series (as noted on the back) entitled "Views of the Western House of Refuge Rochester, N.Y." Mild age and storage wear along with a touch of light toning: VG

Estimate:£1,126.44

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