Joseph H. "Joe" Mulvey, 3rd Base, Philadelphia, 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
63.350.214.172.854
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the bustling world of 1880s baseball with this petite albumen photograph from Goodwin & Company's iconic Old Judge series (N172). Titled *Joseph H. "Joe Mulvey, 3rd Base, Philadelphia*, it captures the Philadelphia Phillies' star third baseman in a crisp portrait, his determined gaze and uniformed stance embodying the grit of early professional baseball. Issued as promotional inserts in Old Judge Cigarettes packs, these 2 11/16 x 1 3/8-inch cards were collectibles for fans, blending photography with tobacco marketing during baseball's explosive rise in popularity. Produced in 1888, ...
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...