Babe Ruth and Nazareth Orphan Band photograph

Date1942 February 08

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Babe Ruth and the Nazareth Orphan Band. The caption (not shown) reads "George Herman Ruth, better known to [...]/Horsehide trade as Babe, is shown with the Nazareth Orphan/Band as it greeted him on his arrival at Los Angeles." Ruth is dressed in a suit and holding a mallet in one hand and possibly a cigar in the other. The boys are pictured in band uniforms and playing a variety of instruments. There is a sign in the background that reads "Van Nuys Orphan Boys Band Nazareth House Welcomes Babe Ruth."

Object numberBL-1968-01451-0374

Publisher New York World-Telegram

Subject Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 001 New York World-Telegram photographic materials

Dimensions9.5 x 7.5 in.

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