Peter Jay "Pete" Sweeny, 3rd Base, Washington Nationals, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes

Art Historical Context

Step into the vibrant world of 19th-century baseball with this diminutive yet captivating albumen photograph from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Jefferson R. Burdick Collection Titled *Peter Jay "Pete"weeny, 3rd Base, Washington Nationals*, features the poised portrait of a key player from the 1888 Washington Nationals team, captured in 1889 by Goodwin Company as part of their iconic Old Judge series (N). Measuring just 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, this ephemera gem was originally tucked into Old Judge cigarette packs, sparking a collecting craze among fans. Produced during baseball's explosive ...

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...