1896 AG Spalding & Bros Golf Player Die Cut Ad Stand Up Card
This 1896 Spalding advertising effort is thought to be one of the earliest golf cards produced! It was one of five Koerner & Hayes of Buffalo die cut cards in the set that featured different sports in which Spalding made equipment for. The reverse side of the card has instructions on how to play the game of golf and the goal of getting the gutta-percha ball into the 4 1/4 inch hole in as few of strokes as possible. In a marketing push, the card also humorously states that the Spalding Clubs are made by "Scotch" experts and "cannot be surpassed in make, shape, balance or finish." This golfer is dressed in a colorful manner and has a strong mustache. The 5" by 3" card includes the stand up tab in the back is nicely intact and functional, uncommon of most of its like examples.
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