Were L1 Leather premiums issued in two different sizes?

[BRoberts]

An auction house currently is selling individually a complete set of 1912 L1 Leather premiums. Each of the 25 descriptions says the premium is "Desirable oversized (approx. 10"x14")."

I have three L1 Leathers in my collection, and not one of them comes close to measuring 10 x 14, even when measuring from the Leather's outermost edges. I've never heard of these being issued in two sizes, nor am I aware of significant size variances.

It's an obscure issue, but does anyone have any insight? Is there a "regular" size of L1 Leathers and an "oversized" version?

[teza11]

Coupon states 10" x 12".

Jeff

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by teza11

Coupon states 10" x 12". Jeff

All those were available in card, silk, and leather? Wonder if they all got produced. I've been collecting Amherst stuff for many years and have never seen a silk or leather the size of the baseball players. As for size, there was a regular size and a "large" leather for some of the categories, so it makes you wonder if they did make some baseball larges.

[teza11]

Most did, but I have not seen verified examples of everything (i.e. the LL or large large designs noted to be 6 ft square).

Here's a link showing many examples of the natural hide variation. Unfortunately, it does not include Amherst.

http://www.moviecard.com/gallery/leathers/l2.html

Jeff

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by teza11

Most did, but I have not seen verified examples of everything (i.e. the LL or large large designs noted to be 6 ft square). Here's a link showing many examples of the natural hide variation. Unfortunately, it does not include Amherst.
Jeff

Thanks, Jeff, those are great. Are those the 6 sq. ft. versions? Anybody else have a collection of leathers (or silks) to share?

[teza11]

Everything shown in that gallery is 10" x 12". I have not seen any true examples of the 6ft leathers.

Jeff

[bigfanNY]

Every thread needs some cards.. Evers Satin..
I have seen leathers that were cut in different shapes, I will look to see if I have any pictures. I have only owned one L1 a Doonin. When leathers still retain their original coloring against a light tan background they are spectacular.
Regardless Leathers and large Satins (silks) are very scarce and among the most attractive Baseball items ever issued.

[teza11]

Nice add with the Evers. I've always liked this Basket Ball Girl silk/satin available on the same coupon.

Jeff

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by teza11

Nice add with the Evers. I've always liked this Basket Ball Girl silk/satin available on the same coupon. Jeff

Very cool.