Babe Ruth Putting on 46th Birthday photograph

Date1940 February 06

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Babe Ruth putting on his 46th birthday. He is inside, possibly in his apartment, and has five golf balls lined up on a carpet. He is wearing pajamas and in the motion of putting a ball. In the background there are two doorways with curtains that appear to lead to other rooms. A lamp, vase, hallway table, The People's Bank wall hanging, and checkered floor can also be seen in the background.

Object numberBL-1996-05433-063

Subject Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Baseball Hall of Famers photographic materials

Dimensions7.5 x 9.5 in.

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