John J. "Jack" Clements, Catcher, Philadelphia, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge and Gypsy Queen Cigarettes by Goodwin & Company

John J. "Jack" Clements, Catcher, Philadelphia, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge and Gypsy Queen Cigarettes 1887

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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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photo restoration

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print

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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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golden font

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athlete

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watercolor

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historical font

This 1887 "Old Judge" baseball card depicts John J. "Jack" Clements, catcher for the Philadelphia Athletics, in a classic, yet informal pose. Printed by Goodwin & Company in a sepia tone, the card was part of a larger series of cards produced as advertisements for Old Judge and Gypsy Queen cigarettes. The card is a prime example of the early use of photography for mass-produced sports memorabilia.

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