Nathaniel P. "Nat" Hudson, Pitcher, St. Louis Browns, 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
63.350.215.172.1518
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the vibrant world of1880s America with this petite albumen photograph from Goodwin & Company's renowned Old Judge series (N). Titled *Nathaniel P. "Nat", Pitcher, St. Louis Browns*, it captures the stern gaze and poised stance of Nat Hudson, a key player for the St. Louis Browns of baseball's earliest professional teams. Produced in 1888 as inserts in Old Judge Cigarettes packs, these cards were ingenious marketing tools that turned everyday smokes into collectibles, sparking a craze among fans and foreshadowing modern sports memorabilia. At just 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, this ephemer...
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...