Homemade Baseball

Homemade Baseball

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Description (Brief)
Handmade baseball made by previous owner's great aunt, Ida Clark. Ms. Clark covered and hand stitched this baseball for an unknown company.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
baseball
maker
Clark, Ida
place made
United States: New Hampshire, Stinson Lake
Physical Description
cork (overall material)
yarn (overall material)
horsehide (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 in; 7.62 cm
ID Number
1989.0665.02
catalog number
1989.0665.02
accession number
1989.0665
subject
Sports
Baseball
Women
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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