Daniel Joseph "Dan" Minnehan, Right Field, Minneapolis, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889
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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toned paper
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light pencil work
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photo restoration
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old engraving style
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baseball
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pencil drawing
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men
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watercolour illustration
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athlete
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watercolor
This 1889 trading card from the "Old Judge" series features Daniel Joseph "Dan" Minnehan, a right fielder for the Minneapolis Millers. Created by Goodwin & Company, the card depicts Minnehan in a baseball pose, capturing the spirit of the sport during this era. The card showcases the popularity of baseball and the use of trading cards as a marketing tool for products like Old Judge Cigarettes. It's a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century sports and advertising.
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