Monday, June 27, 2011

Jim Thorpe Photograph - TSN Archive



Measures 6.5" x 8.5". First baseman Frank Brazill is pictured here during one of his numerous minor league stops. "Frank Brazil" handwritten on reverse with Property of The Sporting News stamp. Sporting News Hologram. (B0928)
This image originated directly from the archives of "The Sporting News" and was intended for use in its pages. Designated as a Generation 1 photo, this image was developed directly from the original photographers negative within approximately one to five years of the depicted person/event. In some instances, usually when a date stamp is present, the photograph was developed within a year or even days of the listed event. Photographers included in the collection include Charles Conlon, George Burke, George Brace, William C. Greene, Alex P. Silverberg, and George Dorrill. Some are identified; many are not but were provided by these world class photographers. Unlike standard wire photos, these images were often hand developed by the photographer sent to the Sporting News magazine. Therefore, the result is an actual first generation photographers print -again, not be confused with the more commonly found wire photo image. First major collection to enter the market of exclusive Generation 1 Photos.mears online auctiom sold for $346.15 in December 2010.

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