Patrick H. "Pat" O'Connell, 1st Base, Omaha Omahogs/ Lambs, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888
goodwincompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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pencil drawn
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photo of handprinted image
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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
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old engraving style
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baseball
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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, a collection of trading cards produced by Goodwin & Company in 1888 to promote Old Judge Cigarettes. The card features Patrick H. "Pat" O'Connell, who played first base for the Omaha Omahogs/Lambs. This black and white photograph depicts O'Connell in a baseball uniform, with his team's name, "Omaha," visible on his jersey. The card also includes text identifying the player, the team, and the card's copyright information. These cards are notable examples of early baseball memorabilia, providing a glimpse into the sport's history and the evolution of trading cards.
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