Albert Herman "Schelley" Schellhase, Catcher, St. Joseph Clay Eaters, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889
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themetropolitanmuseumofart
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aged paper
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light pencil work
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This 1889 "Old Judge" baseball card depicts Albert Herman "Schelley" Schellhase, catcher for the St. Joseph Clay Eaters. The card is part of the "N172" series, commissioned by Goodwin & Company as an advertising campaign for Old Judge cigarettes. The card depicts Schellhase in a catching position, emphasizing the dynamism of baseball. The card’s small dimensions, measuring just 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, highlight its historical significance as a collectible and a testament to the early days of baseball card collecting.
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