James Edward "Jim" Canavan, Left Field, Omaha Omahogs/ Lambs, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889
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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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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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baseball
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pencil drawing
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coloured pencil
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men
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watercolour illustration
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athlete
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watercolor
"James Edward "Jim" Canavan, Left Field, Omaha Omahogs/ Lambs" is a card from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes, featuring a sepia-toned image of baseball player Jim Canavan. Created by Goodwin & Company in 1889, the card portrays Canavan in a striped jersey and holding a bat, offering a snapshot of a bygone era in baseball history. The card's simple composition and sharp detail showcase Goodwin & Company's skill in capturing the spirit of the sport, making it a valuable piece for baseball enthusiasts and collectors of 19th-century sports memorabilia.
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