William G. "Bill" Gleason, St. Louis Browns, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1886
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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photo restoration
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parchment
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old engraving style
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baseball
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men
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golden font
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athlete
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watercolor
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historical font
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columned text
This is a collectible baseball card from the Old Judge series, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1886 to promote Old Judge Cigarettes. It features William G. "Bill" Gleason, a player for the St. Louis Browns. The card depicts Gleason in a baseball uniform, wearing a striped cap, and is printed on a small sheet of cardboard. The card's design includes the team's name, "St. Louis," as well as Gleason's name and "BROWN'S CHAMPIONS 1886" to reflect the team's successful season. These cards are considered valuable collectibles and are sought after by baseball enthusiasts and card collectors.
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