{"product_id":"1895-baseball-poster","title":"1895 Baseball Poster - Gilded Age Americas Pastime - Batter Pitcher Diamond Sports History - Archival Print","description":"Feature Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of Vintage 1895 Baseball Poster. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced in 1895 by the Calvert Lithographing Company of Detroit, this remarkable sports poster captures a dramatic baseball moment from the pitcher's perspective. The composition depicts a batter at home plate with catcher and umpire awaiting the pitch, while the grandstand looms prominently in the background.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the 1890s, baseball rapidly transformed from a gentleman's pastime into America's national sport, with professional leagues expanding across major cities. The poster reflects the era's growing commercialization of athletics, when lithography companies produced vibrant promotional materials for ballparks and sporting goods retailers nationwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Calvert Lithographing Company specialized in commercial printing during Detroit's industrial expansion, serving diverse clients from theatrical productions to sporting events. This piece exemplifies the colorful advertising aesthetic of the Gilded Age, when chromolithography enabled mass production of vivid promotional materials for American businesses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis historic poster stands as a testament to baseball's emergence as America's pastime, offering a window into the sport's formative years. The piece captures the excitement that drew millions to ballparks nationwide, making it an extraordinary addition to any collection celebrating American sports history.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"8x10 Inch","offer_id":47268001710269,"sku":"ENPM0348_0810V","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"11x14 Inch","offer_id":47268001743037,"sku":"ENPM0348_1114V","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16x20 Inch","offer_id":47268001775805,"sku":"ENPM0348_1620V","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"18x24 Inch","offer_id":47268001808573,"sku":"ENPM0348_1824V","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"24x30 Inch","offer_id":47268001841341,"sku":"ENPM0348_2430V","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/08_C3_9710-1Main_96128942-fee4-47d6-a510-11c20d65a593.jpg?v=1783060366","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/es\/products\/1895-baseball-poster","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}