Visner, Catcher, Brooklyn Bridegrooms, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888
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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toned paper
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light pencil work
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photo restoration
# print
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baseball
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charcoal drawing
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possibly oil pastel
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charcoal art
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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
This 1888 baseball card, part of the "Old Judge" series, features Charles "Cap" Visner, a center fielder for the Brooklyn Bridegrooms. Produced by Goodwin & Company, the card showcases Visner in a classic baseball pose, ready to catch. Printed in black and white, the card captures the spirit of the late 19th-century baseball era, a time when the sport was rapidly gaining popularity. This card is a valuable piece of sports history and a coveted collectible for baseball fans.
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