Henry "Harry" Eli Staley, Pitcher, Pittsburgh, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888
goodwincompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
# print
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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baseball
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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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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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athlete
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watercolor
This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, featuring Henry "Harry" Eli Staley, a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys in 1888. The card was created by Goodwin & Company, a prominent New York based lithographer that printed a variety of goods. The card is a black and white photograph, and it shows Staley standing on a baseball field with a relaxed pose. The card, like many from the series, is a collectible item for baseball fans and art enthusiasts interested in the history of baseball and its cultural impact.
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