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Lew Fonseca Batting Practice glass plate negative, between 1927 and 1928
Lew Fonseca Batting Practice glass plate negative
Lew Fonseca Batting Practice glass plate negative, between 1927 and 1928
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Lew Fonseca Batting Practice glass plate negative

Datebetween 1927 and 1928
DescriptionA black-and-white glass plate negative of Lew Fonseca captured as he practices his batting swing on the sidelines of the baseball field at Comiskey Park. Fonseca has a serious expression on his face as he holds the baseball bat against his left shoulder. His baseball glove is tucked in his back pants pocket. Fonseca is dressed in the Cleveland Indians road uniform. Comiskey Park is visible in the background. Based on Fonseca's uniform and his time with the Cleveland Indians this negative was taken between 1927 and 1928.
Object numberBL-1971-00225-036
Classificationsphotographic materials
Collection NumberBA PHT 028 Chicago Today photographic materials
Dimensions4 x 5 in.
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