Burch, Left Field, Brooklyn, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes by Goodwin & Company

Burch, Left Field, Brooklyn, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890

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portrait

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pencil drawn

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photo of handprinted image

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yellowing

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aged paper

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toned paper

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baseball

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men

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athlete

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"Burch, Left Field, Brooklyn, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes" is a baseball card depicting professional baseball player, "Burch," in his uniform, holding a bat and looking towards the left. The card is a black and white photograph from the "Old Judge" series, produced by Goodwin & Company, New York City, between 1887 and 1890. These cards, known for their depiction of famous athletes, were originally included in cigarette packages. The card is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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