Over the past twelve months, many improvements to our exemplar library and museum exhibit have taken place.
2012 found our staff making much headway towards completion of the Phase 2 goal of finishing the MEARS Museum. MEARS Auth, LLC noted some of the additions many of which are on display in the following article,
In many ways, MEARS Auth, LLC is writing the hand book on game worn jersey evaluations. In addition to continued research and improved evaluation methodology, Grob committed many personal resources to the growth of the MEARS on hand reference library. The on hand reference library is defined as having actual examples of period flannel and knit jerseys available which aid in the sole purpose for the evaluation of like jerseys.
During 2012, Grob methodically identified which teams, styles, and eras would enhance the overall exemplar file (MEARS Library) and acquired them for the sole purpose of adding to the research library. Highlights for 2012 include:
1985 White Sox Home (75th Anniversary Patch on hand example)
1984 Singelton road (Great for Cal Ripken Jr. evaluations)
1976 Bud Harrelson Road
Paul Dean St. Louis Cardinals Satin Jersey
1940s-50s Tigers jacket
Los Angeles Dodgers jackets
St. Louis Cardinals Jacket
1971 Pittsburgh Pirates Home Jersey (Great for Roberto Clement evaluations)
Boston Braves Collection
Misc. 1970s Knits
Cincinnati Reds jacket
1938 Pittsburgh Pirates Jacket
Colts 45’s jacket
1976 Bud Harrelson New York Mets Road Jersey
1939 Brooklyn Dodgers Home Jersey
1956 Cincinnati Reds Jersey
Currently there are 25 fully curated displays at the Museum. The majority is team themed and is decorated with authentic jerseys, stadium seats, jackets, signage, and other accruements carefully selected to stimulate the memories of the museum’s viewers. Each visitor has a unique experience as they focus on a team, moment, or artifact that provokes vivid memories of their baseball experience. If you look closely, you will see the following additions for 2012:
Crosley Field Seat
Ebbets Field (Navy Blue)
Polo Grounds (Green)
Yankee Stadium (Light Blue)
Briggs Stadium Double Riser Mount Figural
Cleveland Municipal Stadium $403 (Maroon)
1960s assorted stadium nodders
Crosley Light
Indians Sign
Yankee Stadium Programs, Popcorn Holders, Print
White Sox Program
White Sox Cap
Seat Cushions
Comiskey Park Seat National
Stars and Stripes Patch National
1967 Tigers bat boy uniform
1990 Cubs All Star Jersey
Photos
Frank Robinson Sport Magazine
Lap Desk for Blacks in baseball display
Colt 45 Nodder
Colt 45’s Program
WW II Baseball (Grenades and Billy Sullivan packet
WW II Baseball Paper (programs, scorecards, baseball magazine)
WWII headgear (AC, Army, Navy, MC)
USO Vending Display
WW II Tanker Helmet (Rawlings)
Jacob Ruppet Barrel and pics
Washington-Chattanooga Documents
1950 Dayton Indians Uniform
Each item was carefully selected for display purposes only and complimented each theme of the show case. There was no expectation that these items would go up in value, but certainly added to the overall effect of the theme.
Still the collector, MEARS Auth, LLC found the collecting bug again and added several nice examples to his personal collection. (If I twisted his arm, he might loan them to the museum)
1951 Boston Braves Home
1948 St. Louis Cardinals home
1949 Chicago Cubs home and road
1956 & 1964 Milwaukee Braves Flannels
1932 Muddy Ruel Detroit Tigers uniform
Colt 45s and 1947 Indians Road
For those interested parties, the recent displays created by MEARS include:
Tribute to the Chicago Cubs
Baseball Goes to War (Case 1, Case 2)
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Yankees featuring a Jacob Ruppert Brewery Beer Keg
Cincinnati Reds
For 2013, the MEARS Museum will be hosting several events that will be open to the public. Current bidders will receive invitations throughout the course of the year. Other interested parties can register on our homepage at www.mearsonlineauctions.com
Regards,
Troy R. Kinunen / MEARS