Farrell, 2nd Base, Baltimore Orioles, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes

Art Historical Context

Step into the golden age of baseball with this diminutive gem from 1888: *Farrell, 2nd Base, Orioles*, part of the celebrated Old Judge series (N) produced by Goodwin & Company.ucked into packs of Old Judge Cigarettes this tiny albumen photographmeasuring just 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches—captures the poised intensity of second baseman Farrell, a key player for the Orioles during baseball's explosive early professional era. As ephemera from the Metropolitan Museum of Art Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, it exemplifies how everyday tobacco products fueled America's burgeoning sports culture. The alb...

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...