A historically significant trio of early California baseball photographs spanning 1890–1924, documenting key moments in West Coast baseball history and the rise of the Pacific Coast League.
1.
“The California League Grounds — San Francisco vs. Oakland, September 9, 1890.”
Large-format game-action photograph with printed captions identifying the matchup and a roster of “Prominent Spectators.” Strong period detail of grandstands, players, and spectators. Losses and silvering throughout, though image remains legible.
Dimensions:
sight 18 x 23 in.; framed 25 3/4 x 30 1/2 in.
2.
“Oakland Baseball Club — Champions of 1902.”
Large-format team portrait with players identified in the negative (Walters, Gorton, Francks, Mohler, Devereaux, Streib, Dunlevy, Cristall, Hodson, McCredie, Schmidt). Age toning, abrasions, and corner losses; early oak frame.
Dimensions:
sight 14 x 19 1/2 in.; framed 18 3/4 x 24 1/4 in.
3.
Panoramic Photograph — Record Attendance, Oakland Ball Park, April 20, 1924.
Silver-gelatin panorama capturing 17,450 fans at the Oaks’ home park for the Seals vs. Oaks game. Exceptional clarity of the stadium and crowd.
Dimensions:
sight 10 x 41 in.; framed 12 1/2 x 44 in.
Provenance:
According to the consignor, these photographs originally hung in the Oakland Oaks’ ballpark facility and were removed during demolition. They were saved by a demolition worker—now in his 80s—who preserved them for decades before consigning them.
Pickup & Shipping:
Free Sacramento pickup. Shipping via FedEx within the continental U.S. for
$550 + 1.5% insurance
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Condition
All with expected age-related toning, abrasions, and spotting. 1890 print with notable emulsion loss; frames appear original with wear.