Shindle, 3rd Base, Baltimore Orioles, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes

Art Historical Context

Step into the golden age of baseball with *Shindle, 3rd Base, Baltimore Orioles a gem from Goodwin & Company's iconic Old Judge series (N), issued in 1888. This petite albumen photograph captures Taylorindle, the skilled third baseman for the Baltimoreoles, in a crisp portrait that exemplifies early sports photography. Measuring just 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, it was designed as an insert for Old Judge Cigarettes packs, blending tobacco promotion with the era's booming national pastime. Albumen prints, the dominant photographic medium of the 19th century, lent these cards their rich tones and fi...

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...