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Lot # 78: 1911 Jim Thorpe & Carsile Indians Vintage Photos (3)

Category: Football

Starting Bid: $300.00

Bids: 9 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "2019 Spring Classic",
which ran from 5/7/2019 10:00 AM to
6/7/2019 10:00 PM



This outstanding Jim Thorpe and Carlisle Indians collection is fresh to the hobby and all emanates from the Carlisle area. Collection includes: 1) 1911 team photo taken around the famed Carlisle game. Listed on the verso is a schedule w/the last game being versus Harvard where they toppled the powerhouse Harvard, 18-15. 3.5x5.5" w/creases and tape repair. 2) Unusual Type I photo of a young Jim Thorpe running with the ball and showing off his skills. 2.5x3.5" with corner crease and evidence of scrap-booking on the back. 3) Undated ticket from the game 1.25x2.125". Reads, "Carlisle versus Harvard - Reserved Seat" and features an image of beads and feathers in the corner, nice ticket.

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