James Edward "Tip" O'Neill, Left Field, St. Louis Browns, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes
Medium
Albumen photograph
Dimensions
sheet: 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 in. (6.9 x 3.5 cm)
Classification
Photographs|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
63.350.215.172.1550
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the golden age of baseball with this charming 1886 albumen cigarette card featuring James Edward "Tip"'Neill, the star left fielder for the. Louis Browns. Produced by Goodwin & Company as part of their iconic Old Judge series (N172 this tiny treasure—measuring just 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches—was tucked into packs of Old Judge Cigarettes sparking the collecting craze that endures today. Albumen prints, made by coating paper with egg whites and silver salts, delivered crisp, detailed portraits ideal for these ephemera. Capturing O'Neill in his prime, the card showcases the athletic prowes...
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...