James H. Fogarty, Baseball Player, Right Fielder, Philadelphia, from World's Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888
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themetropolitanmuseumofart
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portrait
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yellowing background
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photo restoration
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caricature
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baseball
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men
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animal drawing portrait
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watercolour illustration
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fine art portrait
"James H. Fogarty, Baseball Player, Right Fielder, Philadelphia" is a lithograph from the "World's Champions" series of baseball cards produced by Allen & Ginter in 1888. This card, which features a portrait of Fogarty in his Philadelphia Athletics uniform, is a prime example of early baseball card collecting and showcases the evolution of sports memorabilia. The card's simple design and detailed illustration capture the essence of 19th-century baseball culture. This piece is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, a testament to its historical significance.
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