Baseball Cards from the Collection of Jefferson R. Burdick

This exhibition presents a selection of baseball cards from the remarkable collection assembled by Jefferson R. Burdick, widely regarded as the father of American card collecting. Burdick spent decades meticulously gathering thousands of cards, ultimately donating his entire collection to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The cards on display offer a fascinating window into the history of the sport and the popular culture of their era, showcasing the artistry, printing techniques, and iconography that made these small objects enduring cultural artifacts.