Mitt Collection

Satchel Paige. American baseball player
LEROY R. PAIGE (1906-1982). Satchel Paige. American baseball player

TED WILLIAMS (1918-2002). Theodore Samuel Williams. American baseball player. Batting against the New York Yankees as a member of the Boston Red Sox during a spring training exhibition game in St

Baseball Glove and Baseball

Rural filling stations become community centers, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Fourth of July, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Rural filling stations become community centers and general loafing grounds

Rural filling station becomes community center... for loafing, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Rural filling station becomes community center and general grounds for loafing. The men in baseball suits are on a local team which will play a game nearby. The team is called the Cedargrove Team

Mitt, c. 1938. Creator: Syrena Swanson
Mitt, c. 1938

Ivy League College Game in the 1920s (colour litho)
1127154 Ivy League College Game in the 1920s (colour litho) by Paterson, James (1854-1932); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; Scottish, out of copyright

Baseball Player at Bat, c. 1895 (chromolithograph)
3036356 Baseball Player at Bat, c.1895 (chromolithograph) by American School, (19th century); (add.info.: Vintage print of an early baseball player at bat; chromolithograph, c)

Boys Playing Street Baseball in the 1920s, 1922 (screen print)
3036040 Boys Playing Street Baseball in the 1920s, 1922 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of two boys dressed in suits)

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England, London, US Republican Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney addresses journalists outside 10 Downing Street after visiting Primeminister David Cameron

Vintage baseball paraphenalia laid out carefully painted with light
Vintage baseball paraphernalia laid out carefully painted with light

HONUS WAGNER (1874-1955). Johannes Peter Wagner. American baseball player. Posing in the uniform of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Photograph, c1911

Iron gauntlets of the first half of the 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt

WWI: BASEBALL, 1918. American troops posing before a black vs. white baseball game in Hyde Park in London, England. Photograph, July 1918

LOU GEHRIG (1903-1941). American baseball player. Sliding into homeplate against Washington Senators catcher Hank Severeid. Photograph, 16 August 1925

Woman and three men, Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), 1608 - 1610

CHICAGO WHITE SOX, 1917. Chicago White Sox players Eddie Murphy, John Shano Collins, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Happy Felsch, and Nemo Leibold at 1917 World Series. Photograph, 1917

BUCK WEAVER (1890-1956). George Daniel Weaver. American baseball player, banned from the Major Leagues for his involvement with the 1919 Black Sox Scandal. Photograph, 1913

EDDIE CICOTTE (1884-1969). American baseball player, banned from the Major Leagues for his involvement with the 1919 Black Sox Scandal. Photograph, 1919

HERB PENNOCK (1894-1948). American baseball player. Photograph, 1914

Dizzy (Jay Hanna, sometimes also known as Jerome Herman) and Daffy (Paul Dee)
DEAN BROTHERS, 1934. Dizzy (Jay Hanna, sometimes also known as Jerome Herman) and Daffy (Paul Dee) Dean photographed while pitching for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1934

(1882-1925). Known as Christy. American baseball pitcher
CHRISTOPHER MATHEWSON (1882-1925). Known as Christy. American baseball pitcher

ERNIE BANKS (1931- ). American baseball player. As a member of the Chicago Cubs, batting against the Brooklyn Dodgers in a game at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York, August 1955

(1887-1946). American professional baseball player. Getting a hit, c1922
WALTER PERRY JOHNSON (1887-1946). American professional baseball player. Getting a hit, c1922

BASEBALL MITT, c1900. Contemporary line engraving

Jennie Yeamans as Mitt Jennie Yeamans as Mitt
Jennie Yeamans as Mitt. Date c1879

CHRISTOPHER MATHEWSON (1882-1925). Known as Christy. American baseball pitcher

WALTER JOHNSON (1887-1946). American professional baseball player. Pitching in 1925

DIZZY DEAN (1911-1974). Jay Hanna Dean, known as Dizzy. American baseball player. Photographed in the late 1920s in San Antonio, Texas

TRIS SPEAKER (1888-1958). American baseball player. Photographed 1916-26 as a member of the Cleveland Indians

SILENT FILM STILL: SPORTS. Wallace Beery in the title role of Casey at the Bat, 1927

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"Mitt: A Timeless Symbol of America's Favorite Pastime" From the legendary Satchel Paige to the iconic Ted Williams, baseball has seen its fair share of remarkable players. As we delve into the world of mitts, we uncover a rich tapestry that intertwines history and passion. In a captivating image frozen in time, Ted Williams stands at bat against the New York Yankees during a spring training exhibition game. His focus is unwavering as he prepares to swing his bat with precision and power. Behind home plate, catcher Elston Howard watches intently, his trusty mitt ready for any challenge that may come his way. The essence of vintage baseball paraphernalia comes alive as carefully painted light illuminates gloves and balls laid out meticulously. These relics tell stories of countless games played on dusty fields under sunny skies—a testament to the enduring spirit of America's beloved sport. Traveling back in time, Dorothea Lange captures rural filling stations near Chapel Hill, North Carolina in 1939. Once mere pit stops for fuel, these humble establishments have transformed into community centers where locals gather—perhaps sharing tales about their favorite mitts or discussing unforgettable plays from recent matches. Syrena Swanson's photograph takes us further back to 1938 when a young player proudly displays his well-worn mitt—the embodiment of dreams and aspirations shared by generations past. Meanwhile, Roy Campanella's catchers mitt from around 1950 serves as a reminder of how this essential piece of equipment can shape careers and become an extension of one's skillset. Baseball transcends time and social boundaries; it unites people across all walks of life. An Ivy League College Game captured in vibrant color lithography transports us to the roaring twenties when students showcased their prowess on prestigious fields while donning their cherished mitts. Delving even deeper into history brings us face-to-face with boys playing street baseball in the 1920s.