William "Bill" Frederick Krieg, 1st Base, Washington Nationals, 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
63.350.214.172.1055
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the vibrant world of 19th-century baseball with this petite albumen photograph from Goodwin & Company's iconic Old Judge series (N172), produced in 1887. Titled *William "Bill" Krieg 1st Base, Nationals*, it captures the stern gaze and poised stance of the athlete, rendered in warm sepia tones on a tiny sheet measuring just 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches. These cards were tucked into Old Judge Cigarette packs as clever marketing ploys, enticing collectors while promoting tobacco to sports enthusiasts. Albumen prints, a hallmark of the era, offered remarkable detail and longevity, making the...
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...