Manhattan Shirts Broadside with John Montgomery Ward.
Lot 225. Manhattan Shirts Broadside with John Montgomery Ward. Circa 1890, full color litho of seven well known athletes of the period, several of which are in the first Allen & Ginter Champion series. The athletes are identified at the bottom including Ward who is on the left. Ward is holding a baseball bat and wearing a cap. The top of the broadside reads in script “The Manhattan Shirts are the Best in the World” advertising on the sail of the boat in the background. The piece measures 13” x 27” and is framed and matted (16 1/2” x 30”). There are some minor creases and surface wear. There are two natural folds, allowing the piece to be folded in thirds and distributed to retail outlets. The lower left corner shows a small piece missing. Very good-Excellent striking display. Minimum Bid $1,500.
