Arthur Albert "Doc" Irwin, Shortstop, Philadelphia, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This is a cabinet card of Arthur Albert "Doc" Irwin, a shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team, created by Goodwin & Company in 1889 as part of the Old Judge Cigarettes series (N172). The card features a close-up portrait of Irwin, dressed in a suit and tie, with a serious expression. The card is a fine example of the type of promotional material used to market cigarettes in the late 19th century, and is a valuable collectible for baseball and card enthusiasts. It is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.