Jayson S. "Jay" Faatz, Captain, Cleveland, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888
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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light pencil work
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ink paper printed
# print
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baseball
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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ink colored
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men
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watercolour illustration
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athlete
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watercolor
This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1888. It features Jayson "Jay" Faatz, the Captain of the Cleveland team, holding a bat in a classic batting pose. The card, printed in black and white, is a typical example of the early baseball card format, featuring a simple portrait of the player against a plain background. The *Old Judge* series was popular among baseball fans and collectors, making it a notable example of early sports memorabilia and advertising.
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