Johnson, Washington, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company by American Tobacco Company

Johnson, Washington, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company 1909 - 1911

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portrait

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drawing

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yellowing background

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print

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caricature

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baseball

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portrait reference

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framed image

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yellow element

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19th century

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portrait art

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fine art portrait

This 1909-1911 baseball card, part of the "White Border" series by the American Tobacco Company, features a portrait of "Johnson, Washington," a player for the Washington Senators. The card's simple design highlights the player's image against a yellow background, with his uniform clearly visible. It showcases the graphic style common in early 20th-century trading cards, employing a clear, straightforward approach to portraiture. The card is a valuable collectible for baseball enthusiasts and historians, offering a glimpse into the early years of the sport's popularity. T206 cards are well-known among collectors, and this particular card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

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