Sullivan, Batter, St. Louis, from the Gold Coin series (N284) for Gold Coin Chewing Tobacco
Medium
Commercial color lithograph reproducing drawing
Dimensions
Sheet: 3 1/16 x 1 3/4 in. (7.7 x 4.5 cm)
Classification
Prints|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
63.350.222.284.90
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the vibrant world of 1887 with *Sullivan, Batter,. Louis*, a tiny gem from the Gold Coin seriesN284) produced by D. Buchner & Co., New York. commercial color lithograph captures St. Louis baseball star Sullivan in a dynamic batter's stance, embodying the raw energy of the sport during its explosive rise in popularity. Issued as promotional ephemera for Gold Coin Che Tobacco, these cards were tucked into tobacco packages, turning everyday indulgences into collectibles that fueled America's growing obsession with baseball heroes. Printed via lithography—a revolutionary technique for m...
About the Artist
D. Buchner & Co., New York · 1850–1900
D. Buchner & Co. was a New York-based tobacco manufacturer prominent in the American market during the 1880s, best known today for its Gold Coin Chewing Tobacco brand and the vivid trade cards the company inserted into its product packaging to drive consumer loyalty. The firm was one of numerous tobacco companies that, during the boom years of American commercial printing, recognized the marketing...