Boyle, Pitcher, Indianapolis, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887
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
# print
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old engraving style
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baseball
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coloured pencil
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19th century
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men
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watercolour illustration
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athlete
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watercolor
"Boyle, Pitcher, Indianapolis" is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1887. This card features a black and white photograph of a baseball player in uniform holding a baseball. The card was part of a larger set issued to promote Old Judge Cigarettes, and its small size suggests it was intended for personal collection or trade. As part of the *Old Judge* series, the card is considered a collectible item of historical significance for baseball and advertising enthusiasts. The card's simple design and its focus on a single player highlight the popularity of baseball in the 19th century.
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