Scarce 1897 McLoughlin Bros. "Home Base Ball Game." Lithographed Box Lid

Original 1897 lithographed box lid from McLoughlin Brothers' "Home Base Ball Game." featuring artwork from "Game of Parlor Baseball", a colorful late 19th century baseball scene with a uniformed batter and catcher. This narrow-format version of the game was introduced by noted New York game maker McLoughlin Brothers in 1897 and offered through 1899. As framed, it measures approximately 23.5" H x 14.5" W. Frame presents with some chipping a several corners. Original dimensions of the piece are approximately 19.5" H x 10.5" W. Marked Copyright 1897 by McLoughlin Bros., New York. A scarce and visually impressive piece of early American baseball and gaming history.