Mortimer Martin "Mart" McQuaid, Right Field, Denver, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889
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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toned paper
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wedding photograph
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photo restoration
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baseball
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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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historical photography
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unrealistic statue
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19th century
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men
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watercolor
This 1889 baseball card, part of the *Old Judge* series produced by Goodwin & Company, features Mortimer Martin "Mart" McQuaid, a right fielder for the Denver team. The card is a black and white photograph depicting McQuaid in action, catching a fly ball, and showcases the typical portrait style of these early baseball cards. The card is a great example of the genre, showcasing the growing popularity of baseball and the use of trading cards as a means of promoting the sport, and is a popular item for collectors of sports memorabilia.
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