James Edward "Tip" O'Neill, Left Field, St. Louis Browns, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes
1887–90
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
63.350.215.172.1556
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the golden age of baseball with this petite albumen photograph from Goodwin & Company's iconic Old Judge series (N), produced between 1887 and 1890. Titled *James Edward "Tip"'Neill, Left Field,. Louis Browns*, it the Irish-Canadian slugger in a crisp portrait, showcasing his role as a star outfielder for the Browns—one of baseball's earliest professional powerhouses in the American Association. At just 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, this card was designed as a promotional insert in Old Judge Cigarettes packs, blending sports heroism with everyday tobacco marketing. These cards revolutioni...
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...