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1886 Tomlinson Cabinets

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Year(s) Published: 1886
Hobby Designation: --
Set Name: Tomlinson Cabinets
Card Size (inches): 4-1/4 x 6-1/2
Number of Cards in Set: 19
Est. Value (common; VG): $2000
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Set Summary

Produced in 1886 by Tomlinson Studios of Detroit
13 players in action pose (6 also have portraits)
Manager Watkins known in portrait pose only
Sold at studio and other Detroit establishments
Images are used in sets N172/N173, N338-2; more
Pose variations have been reported for some players
Some backs printed (above example); most are blank

References:
1) Joe Gonsowski, "Tomlinson Gallery: Photo Source for Early Detroit Baseball Cards," Old Cardboard Magazine, Issue #13 (Fall 2007, p. 14)

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(shown at approximate actual size)
Year(s) Published: 1886 Hobby Designation: -- Set Name: Tomlinson Cabinets Card Size (inches): 4-1/4 x 6-1/2 Number of Cards in Set: 19 Est. Value (common; VG): $2000	Player Checklist Card Gallery Tomlinson Cabinets on eBay Google Search
Set Summary Produced in 1886 by Tomlinson Studios of Detroit 13 players in action pose (6 also have portraits) Manager Watkins known in portrait pose only Sold at studio and other Detroit establishments Images are used in sets N172/N173, N338-2; more Pose variations have been reported for some players Some backs printed (above example); most are blank References: 1) Joe Gonsowski, "Tomlinson Gallery: Photo Source for Early Detroit Baseball Cards," Old Cardboard Magazine, Issue #13 (Fall 2007, p. 14)


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