Timothy John "Tim" Keefe, Pitcher, New York, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887
goodwincompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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photo restoration
# print
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baseball
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coloured pencil
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coffee painting
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underpainting
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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
This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, created by Goodwin & Company in 1887. The card features Tim Keefe, a pitcher for the New York baseball team, in a classic portrait pose. The card showcases the early days of baseball card collecting and the emerging popularity of the sport. The simple yet effective design captures Keefe's likeness and identifies him as a prominent figure in the early days of baseball. The card's size and condition contribute to its historical significance as a collectible item.
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