George F. "Piano Legs" Gore, Center Field, 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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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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old engraving style
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baseball
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coloured pencil
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19th century
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men
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watercolour illustration
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golden font
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athlete
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watercolor
"George F. "Piano Legs" Gore, Center Field, New York" is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1887. This collectible card features a black and white photograph of George Gore, a professional baseball player for the New York Metropolitans. The card, typical of the era, features the player's name, position, and team, along with the "Old Judge" logo and copyright information. These cards, often found in cigarette packs, served as early forms of sports memorabilia and provided fans with a way to connect with their favorite athletes.
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