George F. "Piano Legs" Gore, Center Field, New York, 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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toned paper
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water colours
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baseball
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possibly oil pastel
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stoneware
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coloured pencil
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coffee painting
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men
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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athlete
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watercolor
"George F. 'Piano Legs' Gore, Center Field, New York" is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series created by Goodwin & Company in 1887. The card depicts George Gore, a center fielder for the New York Giants, in a dynamic pose as he prepares to catch a ball. This card, printed using a photo-mechanical process, is part of a collection of 87 cards created as promotional materials for Old Judge Cigarettes. These cards are significant for capturing the excitement and popularity of professional baseball in the late 19th century. The *Old Judge* cards are highly sought after by collectors today.
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