Fogerty, Right Field, Philadelphia, from the series 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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baseball
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historical photography
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old-timey
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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
This 1887 photograph by Goodwin & Company, part of the *Old Judge Cigarettes* series, depicts baseball player "Fagerly" in a dynamic pose, catching a ball in right field. The image is a classic example of 19th-century baseball card photography, featuring a simple yet striking composition that captures the energy of the game. The card’s inscription, "Old Judge Cigarettes," underscores the important role that tobacco companies played in popularizing the sport during this era. This particular card is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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