Mortimer Martin "Mart" McQuaid, Right Field, Denver, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes

Art Historical Context

Step into the vibrant world of 19th-century baseball with this petite albumen photograph from the Judge series (N172 produced by Goodwin & Company 1889. Titled *Mortimer Martin "Mart McQuaid, Right, Denver*, it captures Denver team’s right fielder in a portrait pose, emblematic of the era’s exploding national pastime. These cards were tucked into Old Judge Cigarette packs as promotional inserts, sparking a collecting craze that helped propel baseball from sandlots to stadiums. As part of the pioneering N172 series—one of the earliest and most comprehensive baseball card sets— this 2 11/16 x 1...

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...