A.C. Weyhing, Pitcher, Philadelphia Athletics, 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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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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aged paper
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wedding photograph
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photo restoration
# print
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old engraving style
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baseball
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historical photography
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old-timey
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19th century
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men
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watercolour illustration
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athlete
This 1888 baseball card, "A.C. Weyhing, Pitcher, Philadelphia Athletics", is part of the *Old Judge* series, produced by Goodwin & Company. The image depicts a baseball player in action, a popular subject of the era's trading cards. The card's sepia tone and simple composition create a nostalgic feel, representative of the aesthetic of late 19th-century trade cards. The text includes the player's name, team, and the series' name, making it a valuable collectible for baseball card enthusiasts and historians.
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