1922   Lion Brand Shirts (Ruth Flip-book)

		Year(s) Published: 1922 Hobby Designation:   -- Set Name: Lion Brand Shirts Card Size (inches): 1-3/4 x 2-1/2 Number of Cards in Set: 1 Est. Value (common; VG): $450 Lion Brand on eBay Google Search
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Set Summary Flip-book picturing a very young and trim Babe Ruth on cover Mini-movie showing full batting swing of the Bambino Produced under 1922 patent by Moviescope Corp. of New York City Distributed by retail outlets of Lion Brand Shirts "Lion Brand Presents:" at top of flip-book (over Ruth's image) Titled at bottom "Babe Ruth in 'The Home Run'" Ruth's swing captured in a sequence of about 20 frames Backs of each frame are blank; bound by staple at factory Back shown is lightly stamped by retailer in Greenport, LI, NY Lion Brand touted as "oldest and best brand in America" since 1862 Producer and patent info at bottom of back

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