Larkin, Captain, Philadelphia Athletics, 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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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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light pencil work
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photo restoration
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old engraving style
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baseball
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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
This 1888 baseball card, featuring Captain Larkin of the Philadelphia Athletics, is part of the "Old Judge" series produced by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes. The card depicts Larkin in a classic baseball pose, holding a ball in his right hand, showcasing the popular sport during this era. This card is part of the iconic "Old Judge" series, which played a significant role in the early days of baseball card collecting.
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