Edward C. "Mouse" Glenn, Left Field, Sioux City Corn Huskers, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889
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themetropolitanmuseumofart
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portrait
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pencil drawn
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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photo restoration
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baseball
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men
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watercolour illustration
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athlete
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watercolor
This 1889 lithograph by Goodwin & Company is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, which were included in packs of Old Judge Cigarettes. The card depicts Edward C. "Mouse" Glenn, a left fielder for the Sioux City Corn Huskers. The card is a portrait of Glenn, in his uniform, standing on the field and holding a baseball. The card features a simple design with a white background and black text. The image is typical of the trade cards of the time, displaying a simple but informative portrait of a player. These cards are highly sought after by collectors today.
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