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Exhibit Supply

Exhibit Supply made arcade-style cards from the 1920s to the 1980s, including a long-running baseball photo series.

1901–1980 United States Chicago, Illinois, USA
Sports cardsEntertainment & non-sportBaseballBoxingFootball
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1947-66 Exhibit Red Schoendienst St. Louis Cardinals Raw Ungraded Baseball Card
1947-66 Exhibit Red Schoendienst St. Louis Cardinals Raw Ungraded Baseball Card

Exhibit Supply at a glance

Exhibit Supply made arcade-style cards from the 1920s to the 1980s, including a long-running baseball photo series.

Full history, sources and grading notes below. Last verified · Published · Confidence: Medium

Company history

Arcade cards[1][2]

Exhibit Supply produced cards for arcade and vending machines, often in a large postcard-like format. The cards were sold without gum and were distributed through amusement machines, which gave them a different condition profile from pack-issued cards.

The baseball series[2][3]

Exhibit’s baseball series ran from the 1920s into the 1960s and included stars from several eras. The cards are often found with postcard backs and machine stamps, and their large size makes centring and corner wear easy to see.

Timeline

Dated milestones with a source for each event. Hover a marker for the short label; the list below carries the detail.

Exhibit Supply timeline
Exhibit Supply timelineDated milestones in the history of Exhibit Supply.1901: Company foundedCompany founded19011921: Baseball seriesBaseball series19211947: Post-war issuePost-war issue19471980: Company closesCompany closes1980
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YearEventDetail
1901Company foundedExhibit Supply begins producing arcade and vending cards.
1921Baseball seriesExhibit begins its long-running baseball card series.
1947Post-war issueExhibit produces a post-war baseball set for arcade distribution.
1980Company closesExhibit Supply ends production.
  1. 1901
    Company founded[1]

    Exhibit Supply begins producing arcade and vending cards.

  2. 1921
    Baseball series[2]

    Exhibit begins its long-running baseball card series.

  3. 1947
    Post-war issue[2]

    Exhibit produces a post-war baseball set for arcade distribution.

  4. 1980
    Company closes[1]

    Exhibit Supply ends production.

Brand identity

Image archive

Local, provenance-recorded images. Captions and source credits are part of the record; a missing section is shown as an explicit gap rather than filled with a placeholder.

Card fronts & backs

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1947-66 Exhibit Red Schoendienst St. Louis Cardinals Raw Ungraded Baseball Card
Card fronts · 19471947-66 Exhibit Red Schoendienst St. Louis Cardinals Raw Ungraded Baseball CardeBay listing image
1947-66 Exhibit 1950 New York Yankees World Champions Raw Ungraded Baseball Card
Card fronts · 19471947-66 Exhibit 1950 New York Yankees World Champions Raw Ungraded Baseball CardeBay listing image
1947-66 Exhibit Red Schoendienst St. Louis Cardinals Raw Ungraded Baseball Card — reverse.
Card backs · 19471947-66 Exhibit Red Schoendienst St. Louis Cardinals Raw Ungraded Baseball Card — reverse.eBay listing image
1947-66 Exhibit 1950 New York Yankees World Champions Raw Ungraded Baseball Card — reverse.
Card backs · 19471947-66 Exhibit 1950 New York Yankees World Champions Raw Ungraded Baseball Card — reverse.eBay listing image
1939 Salutation Exhibit Baseball Card Yours Truly Paul Derringer Cincinnati Reds
Card fronts · 19391939 Salutation Exhibit Baseball Card Yours Truly Paul Derringer Cincinnati RedseBay listing image

Notable sets

Notable sets
YearSetWhy it mattersSource
19211921 Exhibit BaseballAn early large-format arcade baseball issue.[2]
19471947 Exhibit BaseballA post-war arcade set with a deep star checklist.[2]

Grading notes

How this manufacturer's stock, cutting and production method affect the four grading pillars.

Large format[2]

Exhibit cards are larger than standard cards and prone to corner wear, creases and machine stamps.

Backs[1]

Postcard backs and machine marks are normal; check whether a mark is original distribution damage or later writing.

How to identify Exhibit Supply cards

1920s-1960s[1]

The large photo format, postcard-style back and Exhibit name identify the issue.

Arcade cards[1]

Machine stamps and postcard backings are common and are part of the original distribution.

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Frequently asked questions

When did Exhibit Supply start making cards?

Exhibit Supply began issuing cards in 1921.

Who owns Exhibit Supply now?

Exhibit Supply is defunct; its brand assets have changed hands over time.

What is Exhibit Supply known for?

Exhibit Supply made arcade-style cards from the 1920s to the 1980s, including a long-running baseball photo series.

Sources & methodology

Every factual claim in the profile is tied to the numbered sources below. Translated sources are tagged with their original language. Media provenance is recorded per image; images are stored locally and credited to their source.

  1. Cardboard Connection: Exhibit Supply (accessed 2026-11-07 · EN)
  2. PSA CardFacts: Exhibit (accessed 2026-11-07 · EN)
  3. Wikipedia: Baseball card (accessed 2026-11-07 · EN)

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  • Text-first draft; media, design evolution and people/place sections are pending.

Cite this profile

PreGradeCards Research. “Exhibit Supply.” Card Manufacturers Directory. Last verified 2026-11-07. https://pregradecards.com/manufacturers/exhibit-supply

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