3.5x5.5”. Early 1900s. Printed card with text at bottom “P.A. Schmelz, Manager/627 W. Michigan St. Indianapolis, Ind.” Amelia Bloomer designed and wore the loose-fitting, Turkish-style trousers that carried her name and made sports more practical for women athletes. In the 1890s, scores of ‘Bloomer Girls’ baseball teams were formed all over the country. There was no league. Bloomer Girl teams rarely played each other but ‘barnstormed’ across America, challenging local town, semi-pro and minor league mens’ teams and frequently won. The teams were integrated when it came to gender. Although most of the players were women, each roster had at least 1 male player. Team pictured here appears to have 2 male players. Unused. St. aging with slightly rounded corners. Scarce. VF. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake’s COA.