James H. "Jim" Manning, Shortstop, Kansas City Cowboys, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 "Old Judge" baseball card features James H. "Jim" Manning, a shortstop for the Kansas City Cowboys. The card is part of the N172 series, produced by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes. The photo, which was likely taken during a game, shows Manning in a crouched position, perhaps preparing to field a ball. The card's design, common to the "Old Judge" series, uses a simple layout with a plain background and focuses on the player's image, conveying the spirit of the early days of baseball cards. The card is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.