Sidney Douglas Farrar, 1st Base, Philadelphia, 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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old engraving style
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baseball
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historical photography
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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 1887 baseball card from the Old Judge series depicts Sidney Douglas Farrar, a first baseman for the Philadelphia Athletics. The card, part of a larger set produced by Goodwin & Company, showcases the player in a dynamic pose, ready to field a ball. The card's simple design and black-and-white photograph are characteristic of early baseball cards, reflecting the growing popularity of the sport in the late 19th century. The Old Judge series, featuring iconic players of the time, became a collectible classic and is highly sought-after by baseball card enthusiasts today.
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