Ledell "Cannonball" Titcomb, Pitcher, New York, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888
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
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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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golden font
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athlete
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watercolor
This 1888 "Old Judge" baseball card depicts Ledell "Cannonball" Titcomb, a pitcher for the New York team. The card is part of the N172 series, produced by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge cigarettes. The image shows Titcomb in a classic baseball uniform, holding a bat with his right hand and looking directly at the viewer. The card is a prime example of early baseball card collecting and offers a glimpse into the history of the sport.
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