Thomas H. "Pat" Deasley, Catcher, New York, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887
goodwincompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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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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yellowing background
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photo restoration
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old engraving style
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baseball
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19th century
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men
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watercolour illustration
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golden font
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athlete
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watercolor
This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, produced in 1887 by Goodwin & Company to be included in packs of Old Judge cigarettes. The card depicts Thomas H. "Pat" Deasley, a catcher for the New York team, holding a bat. The image captures Deasley in a classic baseball pose, showcasing his uniform and equipment. The card is a valuable piece of American sports history and a testament to the early days of baseball trading cards. The card is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.
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