Charley Mitchell, from the Celebrities and Prizefighters series (N174) for Gypsy Queen Cigarettes 1887 - 1888
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portrait
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baseball
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"Charley Mitchell, from the Celebrities and Prizefighters series (N174) for Gypsy Queen Cigarettes" is a black and white photograph by Goodwin & Company, a printing company that produced trading cards. This card is from the series produced for Gypsy Queen Cigarettes between 1887 and 1888. It features a portrait of the famous prizefighter Charley Mitchell. This card is a great example of trade cards produced by Goodwin & Company to advertise and promote their products. The card is considered a valuable piece of sports memorabilia and art.
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