Nagle, Catcher, Omaha Omahogs/ Lambs, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889
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"Nagle, Catcher, Omaha Omahogs/ Lambs, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes" is a baseball card featuring player "Nagle, C." from the Omaha team, printed in 1889 by Goodwin & Company. This card, like others from the "Old Judge" series, was included in packs of Old Judge Cigarettes, a popular brand of the late 19th century. The card showcases a black and white photograph of the player holding a bat and a ball, standing on a baseball field, with the team name "OMAHA" visible on his jersey, demonstrating the popularity of baseball during this era. The card's design, using simple typography and a straightforward photographic approach, embodies the aesthetic of late 19th-century print media.
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