Mattimore, Pitcher, Philadelphia Athletics, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888
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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photo restoration
# print
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old engraving style
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baseball
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personal sketchbook
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old-timey
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19th century
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men
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watercolour illustration
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golden font
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athlete
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watercolor
This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, printed by Goodwin & Company in 1888. It features Philadelphia Athletics player Mattimore holding a baseball bat, a popular collectible for sports enthusiasts and collectors. The card exemplifies the popular trade card genre of the late 19th century and is a prime example of early American baseball memorabilia.
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