Lovett, Pitcher, Brooklyn, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890

This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, produced by Goodwin & Company between 1887 and 1890. The card features a sepia-toned photograph of pitcher "Lovett" from the Brooklyn baseball team. The card showcases the popularity of baseball in the late 19th century and the use of trading cards as a form of advertising. *Old Judge* cards are highly collectible today due to their historical significance and the artistic quality of the photographs.