Bennett, Catcher, Boston, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890
goodwincompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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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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water colours
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baseball
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possibly oil pastel
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coloured pencil
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underpainting
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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
This is a trade card from the “Old Judge” series of baseball cards, featuring the baseball player, “Catcher, Bennett, Boston”. It was produced by Goodwin & Co. in New York City between 1887-1890. These cards were included in packs of Old Judge cigarettes. The card features a sepia-toned photographic portrait of the player standing outdoors, holding a bat. The player is identified in cursive writing at the bottom of the card along with the brand name and location of the manufacturer. These cards are highly collectible today as they represent a significant period in the history of baseball.
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