Ancient Tournament, from the Games and Sports series (N165) for Old Judge Cigarettes
Medium
Commercial color lithograph
Dimensions
sheet: 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (3.8 x 7 cm)
Classification
Prints|Ephemera
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
Accession Number
63.350.214.165.2
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the vibrant world of 19th-century advertising with *Ancient Tournament*, a charming commercial color lithograph from Goodwin & Company's Games and Sports series (N) for Old Judge Cig, produced in 1889. These tiny cards, measuring just 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 inches, were tucked into cigarette packs as collectible incentives, sparking a craze among enthusiasts. Issued by the New York-based tobacco firm, the series captured the era's fascination with athletics, blending historical themes with contemporary excitement. Chromolithography, the innovative printing technique used here, allowed for vi...
About the Artist
Goodwin & Company · 1850–1950
**Goodwin & Company (ca. 1850–1950)** Goodwin & Company, originally established as E. Goodwin and Brother before the American Civil War, emerged as a prominent New York City-based tobacco manufacturer in the mid-19th century. Operating from the bustling heart of Manhattan, the firm built its reputation on popular cigarette brands such as Gypsy Queen and, most notably, Old Judge, which became syno...