Emery J. "Moxie" Hengel, 2nd Base, Minneapolis, 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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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
# print
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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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19th century
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men
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watercolour illustration
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athlete
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watercolor
"Emery J. 'Moxie' Hengel, 2nd Base, Minneapolis" is a 1888 trading card featuring the professional baseball player Emery Hengel. Created by Goodwin & Company as part of their "Old Judge" series for Old Judge Cigarettes, the card depicts Hengel in a dynamic pose, catching a baseball. This piece is a prime example of baseball card collecting and sports memorabilia, showcasing early 19th century baseball culture. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this artifact in its collection.
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