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Cool Papa Bell shirt

Datebetween 1922 and 1931

DescriptionGray shirt, size 42, with six gray buttons down the front placket. Neckline and sleeve ends have royal blue trim. "St. Louis" is appliqued in blue and red across the front chest. "26" is appliqued in red and blue on the reverse. There is a manufacturer label inside the back of the neck. There are ventilation holes under the arms.

Bio/Historical NoteSt. Louis Stars uniform shirt worn by James "Cool" Papa Bell in the Negro Leagues.

Object numberB-1974-0081

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer MacGregor GoldSmith Inc.

Subject Bell, Cool Papa, 1903-1991

Subject St. Louis Stars (Baseball team)

Attributes

Classificationsuniforms

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