Marcus Elmore "Fido" Baldwin, Pitcher, Cleveland, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889
goodwincompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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drawing
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yellowing
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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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charcoal drawing
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historical photography
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19th century
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men
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golden font
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athlete
This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series of trading cards, which were produced by Goodwin & Company in 1889 to promote Old Judge cigarettes. The card features Marcus Elmore “Fido” Baldwin, a pitcher for the Columbus team, in a full-length portrait standing on a baseball field. The card is a black and white photograph, showcasing Baldwin holding a baseball bat and wearing his uniform. This card is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and measures 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches.
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