As a Reds collector, I'm always amazed by how many Reds photos of varying sizes I can find on eBay at any given time, particularly from the 1940s. While some of the photos are shot in Crosley Field, most are taken in spring training. Ranging from the 30s to the 60s, they're all clearly done by a professional who has a relationship with the team. I'm not sure team-issued would be a sure thing. It's possible a local photographer had a longstanding relationship with the team and handled the distribution. Frank's idea where they come from makes sense to me. As for the Mabry and Carew "cards," the photos bear so much resemblance to the others that I figure they have to be related, very much like the various e92s are related. That's my take, anyway ...
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