William Charles Farmer, Catcher, Pittsburgh, from the series Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This cabinet card photograph, part of the "Old Judge Cigarettes" series, depicts William Charles Farmer, a catcher for the Pittsburgh baseball team. Created by Goodwin & Company in 1888, the image shows Farmer in a classic catcher's stance, his knees bent, his glove held in front of him, ready for the pitch. The simple composition and crisp detail of the photograph capture the spirit of the late 19th century baseball era. "Old Judge Cigarettes" cards, like this one, were popular collectibles for baseball fans.