William Hildreth "Bill" Hawes, 1st Base, Minneapolis, 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
63.350.215.172.1449
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the bustling world of 1880s America with this petite albumen photograph from Goodwin & Company's iconic Old Judge series (N), a promotional insert for Judge Cigarettes. T *William Hildreth "" Hawes, 1st Base, Minneapolis*, it captures the focused gaze of Bill Hawes, a first baseman for the Minneapolis teamlikely the Millers of the minor leagues. Measuring just 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, this ephemera was designed to fit snugly in a cigarette pack, blending portraiture with sports fandom. Produced in 1888, these cards marked an early milestone in baseball memorabilia, fueling the sport'...
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...