William H. "Yank" Robinson, Shortstop, St. Louis Browns, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1886
goodwincompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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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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parchment
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old engraving style
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baseball
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coloured pencil
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men
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watercolour illustration
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golden font
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athlete
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watercolor
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historical font
This 1886 "Old Judge" baseball card depicts William H. "Yank" Robinson, a shortstop for the St. Louis Browns. Produced by Goodwin & Co. in New York, the card features a black and white photograph of Robinson in his uniform with a striped hat. The card showcases the popularity of baseball in the late 19th century, often used as a promotional tool for cigarettes and other products.
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