Hanrahan, Shortstop, Chicago, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887
goodwincompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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photo restoration
# print
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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baseball
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charcoal drawing
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portrait reference
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pencil drawing
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19th century
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men
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athlete
This is a black and white photograph of a baseball player, known as "Hanrahan," holding a baseball bat, wearing a Chicago Maroons uniform with a cap and knee pads. It is part of the "Old Judge" series of trading cards, created by Goodwin & Company in 1887 for Old Judge Cigarettes. This collectible trading card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's permanent collection in New York City. The card features a detailed image of a baseball player, popular during the 19th century and a staple in the history of American sports card collecting.
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