Corcoran, Pitcher, Indianapolis, from the Old Judge series (N172) for 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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aged paper
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toned paper
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yellowing background
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photo restoration
# print
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old engraving style
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baseball
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19th century
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men
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watercolour illustration
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golden font
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athlete
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watercolor
This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, created by Goodwin & Co. in 1887 as a promotional item for Old Judge Cigarettes. It features Corcoran, a pitcher for the Indianapolis baseball team, standing in his uniform. The card's design is typical of the era, with a simple black and white portrait and the player's name and team written at the bottom. These cards are considered early examples of sports memorabilia and are popular among collectors today.
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