Foreman, Pitcher, Baltimore Orioles, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes

Art Historical Context

Step into the vibrant world of 19th-century baseball with *Foreman, Pitcher, Baltimore Orioles a gem from Goodwin & Company's Old Judge seriesN172), produced in 1889. This tiny albumen photograph, measuring just 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, captures the poised intensity of the athlete in a classic portrait pose. Issued as promotional inserts in Old Judge Cigarettes packs, these cards were among the earliest mass-produced baseball collectibles, blending photography with emerging consumer culture. Albumen prints, made by coating paper with egg whites and silver salts, delivered the sharp detail and ...

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...