Babe Ruth Funeral photograph

Date1948 August 19

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Babe Ruth's funeral on August 19, 1948. The caption (not shown) reads "Babe's widow, Mrs. Claire Ruth (C) with adopted daughter, Mrs. Richard Flanders (L), enter St. Patrick's Cathedral (8/19) behind the casket. Mrs. Flanders husband is at right." Please note that the caption is incorrect and pictured is Claire's daughter from a previous marriage.

Object numberB-1963-1940-012

Subject Flanders, Richard

Subject Stevens, Julia Ruth

Subject Ruth, Claire

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Baseball Hall of Famers

Dimensions5 x 8 in.

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