The image shows a naked male figure in various stages of a motion sequence, likely pitching or throwing a baseball. The man's entire body is visible in different stances, each illustrating a step in the throwing process. His arms and legs are flexed or extended accordingly. The man's facial features are somewhat indistinct, and he has short hair. No clothing or jewelry is visible, and he holds a baseball in some frames. The background consists of a plain, textured wall in the upper row and a more detailed outdoor setting with a path, grass, and fence visible in the lower row.

Plate Number 281. Baseball, catching and throwing

1887

Medium: collotype
Classification: Photograph
Period: 1876 to 1900
Image size: 4545 × 1752px

Description

The image shows a naked male figure in various stages of a motion sequence, likely pitching or throwing a baseball. The man's entire body is visible in different stances, each illustrating a step in the throwing process. His arms and legs are flexed or extended accordingly. The man's facial features are somewhat indistinct, and he has short hair. No clothing or jewelry is visible, and he holds a baseball in some frames. The background consists of a plain, textured wall in the upper row and a more detailed outdoor setting with a path, grass, and fence visible in the lower row.

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