Number of Cards
The Type I Artvue Hall of Fame Plaque Postcards collection consists of 76 cards, including 7 featuring the Cubs. In contrast, the Type II Artvue Hall of Fame Plaque Postcards collection contains 93 cards, also with 7 Cubs represented. Notably, there are differences in the checklists, as detailed below.
Size of Cards
Standard size, which measure 3 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Basic Features
Over the course of twenty years, two companies were responsible for manufacturing the Hall of Fame cards: Albertype from 1944 to 1952 and Artvue from 1953 to 1963. During the period from 1953 to 1963, Artvue distinguished its products from the earlier Albertype cards through the use of unique fonts and different backs. There were two primary types of Artvue postcards produced during this timeframe. Type I, which was printed between 1953 and 1955, featured plaques with corner holes. Conversely, Type II, created from 1956 to 1963, showcased bolts in the corner holes of the plaques. The backs of these postcards were designed simply, without a stamp box, and included a divider that read: "Artvue Post Card Co., 225 Fifth Avenue., New York, N.Y." These features render Artvue postcards easily recognizable and illustrate the company’s design evolution throughout its decade of postcard production.
Chicago Cubs 1953-63 Artvue Hall of Fame Plaque Postcards Checklist
| Player |
Team |
| 1953-55 Artvue Hall of Fame Plaque Postcards Type I |
| Mordecai Brown |
Chicago Cubs |
| Frank Chance |
Chicago Cubs |
| Johnny Evers |
Chicago Cubs |
| Gabby Hartnett |
Chicago Cubs |
| Joe Tinker |
Chicago Cubs |
| Cap Anson |
Chicago White Stockings |
| King Kelly |
Chicago White Stockings |
| 1956-63 Artvue Hall of Fame Plaque Postcards Type II |
| Mordecai Brown |
Chicago Cubs |
| Frank Chance |
Chicago Cubs |
| Johnny Evers |
Chicago Cubs |
| Gabby Hartnett |
Chicago Cubs |
| Joe Tinker |
Chicago Cubs |
| King Kelly |
Chicago White Stockings |
| Al Spalding |
Chicago White Stockings |
Type II Variation
