Farrell, 2nd Base, Baltimore Orioles, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes by Goodwin & Company

Farrell, 2nd Base, Baltimore Orioles, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

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This black and white photograph from the *Old Judge* series depicts professional baseball player, Farrell, a second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles in 1888. This collectible card was created by Goodwin & Company as a promotional item for *Old Judge* cigarettes. The image features Farrell in his team uniform, standing with his hands on his hips in a relaxed pose. The card was produced using the *carte de visite* format, a popular photographic style of the 19th century, and is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

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