1900 Football Plaque
 

One of my July pick-ups, a 1900 football plaque from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia that I discovered in an antique shop in Adamstown, PA. Carlton Hendricks had posted pictures of the plaque back in 2011 when he saw it at Brimfield. It took me a few weeks to research the plaque and figure out what its purpose was. In the process I learned quite a bit about the evolution of sports in American boarding schools in the 19th century. Check out the story at:

http://www.antiquefootball.com/af_v2_048.htm

http://www.antiquefootball.com/dsc_0204_thumb.jpg

Congratulations Chris!!
That's an unbelievable piece!
I dream of finding something that nice!
Enjoy it!

Brent

Fantastic piece Chris, and I enjoyed reading the story and background. Your research never ceases to amaze me.

Very cool item and great back story.