Fred "Sure Shot" Dunlap, Captain, Pittsburgh, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888
goodwincompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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photo restoration
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baseball
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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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19th century
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men
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watercolour illustration
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athlete
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watercolor
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historical font
This 1888 trading card features Fred "Sure Shot" Dunlap, Captain of the Pittsburgh baseball team. The card is part of the "Old Judge" series created by Goodwin & Company to promote their brand of cigarettes. The black and white photograph shows Dunlap in a relaxed pose, lying on the ground with his arm raised. These collectible cards are notable examples of early baseball memorabilia and were widely popular in the late 19th century.
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