Baldwin, Pitcher, Chicago, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887
goodwincompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
portrait
drawing
aged paper
yellowing background
photo restoration
old engraving style
baseball
historical photography
yellow element
19th century
men
advertising for male clothe
golden font
athlete
word imagery
"Baldwin, Pitcher, Chicago" is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1887. The card features a black and white photograph of a baseball player, likely pitcher Cap Anson Baldwin, in his Chicago uniform. The card is a prime example of 19th-century baseball memorabilia and captures the excitement of the sport's early days. The image is simple yet effective, highlighting the player's stance and the "CHICAGO" lettering on his jersey. The card's design, with its bold typography and the "Old Judge Cigarettes" logo, reflects the marketing strategies of the time. Today, this card is a treasured piece of baseball history, showcasing a bygone era of the sport.
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