Early crescent-pad catcher’s mitt pulled straight from a barn. Untouched, dusty, and 100% authentic Deadball Era leather. Rare survival with original stitching, patina, and structure.

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⭐ DESCRIPTION (Final Master Version)

This is an authentic Deadball Era crescent catcher’s mitt dating approximately 1905–1915, discovered in true barn-find condition after decades of untouched storage. The glove remains exactly as found — dusty, dry, and historically intact with no restoration, cleaning, or oiling performed.

This mitt exhibits classic early-era construction including:

• Large crescent heel pad

• Early full-round perimeter lacing with wide eyelets

• Separate finger stalls (rare on later models)

• Exposed palm with heavy wear

• Thick stitched border and early rawhide lacing

• Pre-modern, pre-pocket catcher’s design

Because the original maker stamp has faded, attribution is based on construction features. The crescent shape, lacing style, finger layout, and wrist cutout strongly match early Draper & Maynard (D&M) production, with A.J. Reach also a realistic possibility. Both companies were premier makers during the Deadball Era and supplied gear to top clubs nationwide.

Collectors highly value gloves from this transitional era, especially untouched examples that show authentic early-1900s field wear and craftsmanship.

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⭐ Condition (As Found – Barn Fresh)

. Portion of original early 1900s animal-hair padding is visible where the leather has worn through — common in Deadball Era mitts and confirms untouched original construction.

• Heavy age-related dryness and cracking

• Dust, dirt, and barn storage grime

• Some torn areas and leather loss

• Missing or fragile lacing in spots

• Edge wear throughout

• Padding settled but intact

• No cleaning or conditioning performed

• Structurally delicate; best suited for display

• Guaranteed authentic early 1900s catcher’s mitt

A true historical artifact of early baseball equipment — ideal for display, study, décor, or restoration.

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⭐ MAKER / ERA BLOCK

Likely Maker: Draper & Maynard (D&M), with Reach also possible

Era: c.1905–1915

Features supporting the attribution:

• Wide early crescent pad

• Separate finger stall layout

• Early perimeter eyelets and lacing style

• Wrist cut shape

• Palm construction

• Overall silhouette consistent with Deadball Era mitts

These features match known catalog examples from the period before the rise of modern pocketed catcher’s mitts.

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⭐ ITEM SPECIFICS

• Type: Crescent Catcher’s Mitt

• Era: Deadball Era (c1905–1915)

• Likely Maker: D&M or Reach

• Material: Leather

• Condition: As-found barn find

• Color: Brown

• Original/Authentic: Yes

• Country: USA

• Vintage: 110+ years old

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