John Thomas "Tug" Arundel, Catcher, Indianapolis, 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
63.350.214.172.582
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the vibrant world of 1880s America with this petite albumen photograph from Goodwin & Company's Old Judge series (N172), a promotional insert for Old Judge Cigarettes. Titled *John Thomas "Tug" Arundel, Catcher, Indianapolis*, it captures the stoic portrait of the baseball player, showcasing his role as a catcher for the Indianapolis team. At just 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, these cards were designed as collectible ephemera, tucked into cigarette packs to entice smokers and spark trading fever among fans, particularly boys enthralled by the growing national pastime of baseball. Albumen ...
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...