Sidney Douglas Farrar, 1st Base, Philadelphia, 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
# print
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old engraving style
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baseball
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historical photography
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old-timey
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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, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1887. The card features Sidney Douglas Farrar, a first baseman for the Philadelphia Athletics, in a classic pose, arms crossed, with the "Old Judge Cigarettes" logo prominently displayed. This type of trading card was a popular way to promote the brand and collect baseball memorabilia during the late 19th century. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection in New York City.
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