Jerry Denny, 3rd Base, Indianapolis, from the series 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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toned paper
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photo restoration
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baseball
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charcoal art
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unrealistic statue
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old-timey
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framed image
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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 1887 cabinet card from the "Old Judge Cigarettes" series by Goodwin & Company depicts Jerry Denny, a third baseman for the Indianapolis team. The image is a classic example of 19th-century baseball photography, with a straightforward portrait of the player in his uniform, holding a bat. These cards were popular collectibles among baseball fans of the era and are highly sought after by collectors today. The image is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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