James Edwin "Jim" Powell, Manager and 1st Base, Sioux City Corn Huskers, 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
63.350.215.172.1850
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the vibrant world of 19th-century baseball with this charming albumen photograph from Goodwin & Company's Old Judge series (N172), in 1889. Titled *James Edwin "Jim", Manager and 1 Base, Sioux City Corners*, it captures the stern yet determined portrait of Powell, a key figure for the minor-league team. Measuring just 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, this tiny card was designed as a promotional insert in Old Judge Cigarette packs, making it a pocket-sized piece of sports history. Albumen prints, coated with egg whites for a glossy finish and sharp detail, were the gold standard of photograph...
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...