19th Century Base Ball Team Ribbon?

[baseball tourist]

I have always wanted to add a true 19th C baseball team ribbon to my collection and have drooled over several for sale (but out of my price range) at the National, including the 2015 in Chicago.

I picked this one up off ebay and while the price seemed to good to be true (red flag?), I thought that perhaps the mundane presentation kept the price down (or is this also a red flag of a poor forgery?).

Would love some feedback good or bad.

Looks to be printed on silk; aging looks natural; some foxing; stiching on top border; 5 1/4 x 2 1/2 inches.

Thanks!

[khkco4bls]

I think it's fine it's just that there's not a lot to it sometimes you want a batter or some kind of baseball image

[baseball tourist]

Originally Posted by khkco4bls

I think it's fine it's just that there's not a lot to it sometimes you want a batter or some kind of baseball image

Thanks Kevin. Its plain-Jane for sure (like my wallet)

[Huysmans]

Hey Chris,

There's absolutely nothing wrong with this ribbon visually, its exactly what it's supposed to be. As far as better imagery is concerned, I couldn't disagree more, its gorgeous the way it is, no batter or baseball image needed. It's historic value and importance trumps any aestetic shortcomings. Any 19th century collector would love to have it. Congrats!

[baseball tourist]

Originally Posted by Huysmans

Hey Chris,

There's absolutely nothing wrong with this ribbon visually, its exactly what it's supposed to be. As far as better imagery is concerned, I couldn't disagree more, its gorgeous the way it is, no batter or baseball image needed. It's historic value and importance trumps any aestetic shortcomings. Any 19th century collector would love to have it. Congrats!

Thanks Brent! I like it as well, and am happy to add it to my meager 19th C collection. Now the hard part - identifying the town/team. Can't find any references the the Maroon BB Club.

[baseball tourist]

Central City, Arkansas
Central City, Colorado
Central City, Illinois
Central City, Iowa
Central City, Kentucky
Central City, Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish
Central City, New Orleans, Louisiana, a neighborhood
Central City, Nebraska
Central City, Pennsylvania
Central City, Phoenix, urban village
Central City, South Dakota
Central City, New York


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George Dovey – (1862-1909) President of the Boston National League

Born: April 18, 1862

Died: June 19, 1909


George was one of at least three sons born to John and Catherine (Cresswell) Dovey. At an early age, George moved to Central City in Muhlenberg County Kentucky with his family. His father owned coal property and operated Dovey mines where his sons worked. One long-told tale relates the story of the “Dovey Robbery” which occurred in 1880. In anticipation of a big pay day, the James-Younger Gang planned to rob the Dovey store of the mine payroll. On October 15, 1880, Jesse James, Dick Liddil and Bill Ryan entered the store and ordered John’s son (some reports say it was George) to open the safe. Because the payroll shipment had been delayed, the armed thieves left with only $13 in cash and John’s engraved, gold watch. A few years later, after Jesse James was killed, Dovey’s watch was found among his possessions. Because the watch was engraved with the owner’s name, James’ wife located the family and returned the watch, requesting a receipt for the returned item.