Jeremiah J. "Miah" Murray, Catcher, Washington Nationals, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888
goodwincompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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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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parchment
# 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 1888 baseball card from the Old Judge series depicts Jeremiah J. "Miah" Murray, catcher for the Washington Nationals. The black and white photograph, produced by Goodwin & Company, shows Murray in a catching stance, holding a baseball. The card's simple design and focus on the player make it a classic example of early sports card collecting. This card is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City, showcasing the historical significance of sports memorabilia.
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