Bill George, Pitcher, New York, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890
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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light pencil work
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water colours
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baseball
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coloured pencil
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coffee painting
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underpainting
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men
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watercolour illustration
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athlete
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watercolor
"Bill George, Pitcher, New York" is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, produced by Goodwin & Company between 1887 and 1890. This sepia-toned photograph depicts Bill George, a pitcher for the New York Giants, in a full-length portrait, showcasing his baseball uniform and equipment. These cards, designed to promote Old Judge Cigarettes, are considered early examples of sports trading cards and hold historical value for baseball enthusiasts.
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