Burns, 3rd Base, Chicago, from the series Old Judge Cigarettes 1887
goodwincompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
print, photography
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portrait
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aged paper
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toned paper
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baseball
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street-photography
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photography
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19th century
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men
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genre-painting
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realism
This black and white photograph, part of the “Old Judge Cigarettes” series by Goodwin & Company, features a baseball player in action. The player, identified as "Burns, 3rd B. Chicago," is depicted fielding a ball. The image is a classic example of 19th-century sports photography, capturing a moment of athleticism and skill. The image is printed on a card with the series name and the company name. This photograph is a valuable piece of baseball history and a reminder of the early days of the sport.
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