Catching a ground ball
Title
Catching a ground ball
Description
Sepia-toned image of a man with a baseball glove leaning down to catch a ball. The play is in an open field, and two other men are visible in the distance, as are a number of houses and what could be a covered bridge. Bare hills fill the background of the scene. Baseball had been a popular sport in Oregon since the mid-1860s, and professional teams were fielded as early as the 1890s. Baseball was also played casually by many groups, due to the relatively easy rules and the minimal equipment required.
Date Created
circa 1900s
Subject
Baseball
Outdoor recreation
Farms
Farmhouses
Communities
Cultural Studies
Social History
Place
Washington County, Oregon
Medium
photographic prints
Language
English
Identifier
WCMpic_003571
Rights
Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Five Oaks Museum at Research@FiveOaksMuseum.org.
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Source
Robert L. Benson Research Library, Five Oaks Museum
Type
Still Image