Nagle, Catcher, Omaha Omahogs/ Lambs, 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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aged paper
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toned paper
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photo restoration
# print
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old engraving style
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baseball
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portrait reference
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old-timey
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coloured pencil
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19th century
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men
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athlete
This 1889 baseball card, part of the *Old Judge* series, depicts a baseball player named Nagle. Created by Goodwin & Company, the card features a black and white photograph of Nagle, a catcher for the Omaha Omahogs/Lambs baseball team, holding a bat in a batting stance. It's a classic example of the early baseball trading card genre, showcasing the popularity of the sport in the late 19th century. The card is a small, yet significant piece of baseball history, offering a glimpse into the world of the sport in the 1880s.
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