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Claire Ruth Posing with "C'mon Kid" Painting photograph, undated
Claire Ruth Posing with "C'mon Kid" Painting photograph
Claire Ruth Posing with "C'mon Kid" Painting photograph, undated
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Claire Ruth Posing with "C'mon Kid" Painting photograph

Dateundated
DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Claire Ruth holding a painting featuring her husband Babe Ruth. "C'mon Kid" was painted by William Medcalf and shows a child batting with Ruth in the background appearing to cheer for him. Claire Ruth is wearing a dress and fastener while posing with the painting resting on a large ottoman. A framed picture of Babe Ruth can be seen hanging in the background.
Object numberB-1950-0348-01
Classificationsphotographic materials
Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Baseball Hall of Famers
Dimensions7.5 x 9.5 in.
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