Duncan C. Ross, Broad Swordsman, from the Goodwin Champion series for Old Judge and Gypsy Queen Cigarettes 1888
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"Duncan C. Ross, Broad Swordsman" is a chromolithograph trading card from the "Goodwin Champion series for Old Judge and Gypsy Queen Cigarettes" created by Goodwin & Company in 1888. This card, like others in the series, features an illustration of a famous athlete, in this case a swordsman named Duncan Ross, posed dramatically against a colorful background. The artwork captures the visual style popular in the late 19th century with bold colors, detailed patterns, and a sense of movement and action. The card's small size, measuring 2 5/8 x 1 1/2 in. (6.6 x 3.8 cm), is characteristic of trading cards produced for commercial purposes during this period. This card is currently located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
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