Thomas H. "Pat" Deasley, Catcher, New York, 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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yellowing background
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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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pencil drawing
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19th century
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men
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golden font
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athlete
This 1887 "Old Judge" baseball card, created by Goodwin & Company, features Thomas H. "Pat" Deasley, catcher for the New York team. The card, a prime example of the "trade card" genre, showcases Deasley in a classic baseball pose, catching a ball. The card's design is simple, with the image of Deasley taking center stage and a banner at the top advertising "Old Judge" cigarettes. The card is a valuable piece of American sports history and remains a sought-after collectible for baseball card enthusiasts.
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