John T. McGlone, 3rd Base, Cleveland, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1888
goodwincompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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pencil drawn
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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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light pencil work
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photo restoration
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baseball
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charcoal drawing
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coloured pencil
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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, depicting John T. McGlone, a third baseman for the Cleveland team, in a fielding pose. It was created by Goodwin & Company and printed between 1887 and 1888. The card measures 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, and its sepia-toned aesthetic captures the spirit of the era. These cards were distributed with packs of Old Judge cigarettes and are a popular collectible today, providing insights into the history of baseball and its early players.
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