South Side Long Island Village Championship trophy bat

Date1890

DescriptionWooden bat with silver bands around the bottom of the handle and near the tip of the barrel engraved with floral designs. The largest silver band around the handle is inscribed "South Side Long Island Village Championship." There is a chain attached to this handle with a hanging placard.

Bio/Historical NoteArt Nouveau-style South Side Long Island Village Championship trophy bat awarded to the Babylon (NY) Base Ball Club in 1890.

Object numberB-1953-0235

Attributes

Classificationsawards

Dimensions34 in.

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