To the Fraternity Base Ball Polka, Composed by Jas. M. Goodman – Antique Wall Art
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To the Fraternity Base Ball Polka, Composed by Jas. M. Goodman comes to life in this historic image, reproduced from the original with every detail intact. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. A fine choice for anyone who loves history, and a gift that gets noticed. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Since 2001, Snapshots of the Past has shipped historic prints to tens of thousands of customers around the world.
To the Fraternity Base Ball Polka, Composed by Jas. M. Goodman
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Sheet music like this polka, credited to composer Jas. M. Goodman and titled with the word "Fraternity," shows how baseball had reached popular culture by the middle of the nineteenth century. Amateur clubs in Boston and other New England cities were playing organized matches then, and team names appeared on everything from scorecards to parlor music. Publishers often gave such pieces lively cover art, so the cover is worth studying for the uniforms, poses and playing styles it records. A dance tune named after a club let members celebrate their team and let fans show loyalty without ever stepping onto a field.
| Original scan | 1,546 × 1,200 px · prints to 5 × 4 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 6 |
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