Clark Calvin "Old Fox" Griffith, Pitcher, Milwaukee, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889
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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ink paper printed
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pencil sketch
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baseball
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pencil drawing
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men
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watercolour illustration
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athlete
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watercolor
This 1889 "Old Judge" baseball card features Clark Calvin "Old Fox" Griffith, a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. The card was produced by Goodwin & Company and is a part of the N172 series for Old Judge Cigarettes. The sepia-toned photograph shows Griffith in a pitching stance, a detail which enhances the card's historical value. The card's simple design, featuring Griffith's name and team, showcases the artist's focus on highlighting the athlete. This card is a valuable piece of baseball history, preserving a snapshot of the game during the late 19th century.
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