Shomberg, 1st Base, Indianapolis, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This black and white photograph, part of the "Old Judge" series of trading cards, features professional baseball player, "Shomberg," the first baseman for the Indianapolis team. It was created by Goodwin & Company in 1887 and is a prime example of the "baseball card" genre, popular in the late 19th century. The image, printed on a small card, shows Shomberg in a classic baseball pose, catching a ball, with the team name prominently displayed on his uniform. These cards, produced for Old Judge Cigarettes, were distributed with packs of cigarettes. Today, this "Shomberg" card, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a valuable piece of baseball memorabilia.