Lot Essay
Enormous early photograph measures approx. 45"x18 1/2" and offers a sweeping view of the West Side Grounds on July 23, 1904 as the Cubs played New York. Captioned "National League Park Chicago, New York-Chicago Team, Est. Attendance 23,000 Sat. July 23, 1904" along the lower edge with a "Geo. R. Lawrence" mark to the left. In outstanding overall condition with some light toning and touch of light natural wear. Framed to 24 1/2"x50 1/2" for display. An exceedingly rare oversized view of baseball at the turn of the Century as captured by one of the most noted photographers of the period: EX