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Lafayette Rittgers Umpire figurine, 1939
Lafayette Rittgers Umpire figurine
Lafayette Rittgers Umpire figurine, 1939
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Lafayette Rittgers Umpire figurine

Date1939
DescriptionPlaster figurine in the shape of a man with his hands behind his back, wearing a blue three-piece suit, black shoes, a white shirt, and black tie. The figure is wearing a black cap and the face has exaggerated features. "LR 1939" is stamped into the lower rear and side portion of the right pants leg.
Bio/Historical NoteHand-painted Lafayette Rittgers umpire figurine, one of a set of three produced in 1939. The other figurines in the set are a batter and another player.
Object numberB-2020-0213-006
Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer
Classificationscollectibles
Dimensionsw x h x d: 2 x 6.5 x 1.5 in.
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