Joseph H. "Joe" Mulvey, 3rd Base, Philadelphia, 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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photo restoration
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old engraving style
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baseball
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film poster
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historical photography
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old-timey
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19th century
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men
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advertising for male clothe
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golden font
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athlete
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word imagery
This 1887 baseball card from the *Old Judge* series features Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Joseph H. "Joe" Mulvey. The card was produced by Goodwin & Company and is part of a set of cards that were included in packs of Old Judge Cigarettes. The card shows Mulvey in his baseball uniform, holding a ball, and depicts the realism of the 19th century. This *carte de visite* card is an example of early baseball memorabilia that is popular with collectors today.
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