Boyle, Pitcher, Indianapolis, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887
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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yellowing background
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photo restoration
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parchment
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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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golden font
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athlete
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historical font
"Boyle, Pitcher, Indianapolis" is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, a set of collectible cards produced by Goodwin & Company in 1887 to promote Old Judge Cigarettes. The card features a black and white photograph of professional baseball player, "Boyle," in a pitching stance, wearing a uniform with "Indianapolis" written across the chest. The card is a significant example of early sports memorabilia and provides a glimpse into the world of 19th-century baseball. The card is currently located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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