Leon A. "Lee" Viau, Pitcher, Cincinnati, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889
goodwincompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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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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toned paper
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baseball
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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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pencil drawing
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coloured pencil
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men
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watercolour illustration
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athlete
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pencil art
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watercolor
This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1889. The card depicts Leon A. "Lee" Viau, a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. The black and white photograph shows Viau in his uniform, holding a baseball. The image, typical of late 19th-century baseball cards, captures the spirit of the sport during its early days. The card is a valuable artifact for baseball enthusiasts and collectors, showcasing a historical moment in the sport's development.
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