William H. "Bill" Barnes, Manager, St. Paul Apostles, 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
63.350.215.172.1744
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the vibrant world of 19th-century baseball with this intimate albumen photograph from the Old Judge series (172), produced by Goodwin Company in 1889. Titled *William H. "Bill Barnes, Manager, St Paul Apostles*, it captures the stern yet dedicated gaze of Barnes, a key figure in minor leagues during baseball's explosive early growth. At just 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, this tiny portrait was designed as a collectible insert in Old Judge Cigarette packs, blending sports hero worship with tobacco marketing. These cards marked a golden era for baseball ephemera, as the sport transitioned f...
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...