Call Number:

PH-02645

Collection Name:

Photographic Baseball Cards Photography Collection

Creator:

No. of Items:

43 items

Span Dates:

1887-1890

Description:

The collection consists of 43 "Old Judge" photographic baseball cards produced for cigarette manufacturer Goodwin & Co. (New York, New York) between 1887 and 1890. Each card has an albumen print of a baseball player adhered to the front, with printed text below, and measures approximately 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches. These cards were originially part of an album which was heavily water-damaged. The cover was disposed of and each page was individually sleeved in Mylar and placed in a box by Conservation staff to faciliate safe access to the materials.

Access Restrictions:

Special permission from the Curator of Photography, plus advance notice, is required to view these extremely fragile materials. To make an appointment, please contact Reading and Viewing Room staff.

Location(s):

Baseball Album Box (2001:0079:0001-0043)
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