Getzein, Pitcher, Indianapolis, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a black and white photographic print, part of the "Old Judge" series of trading cards, featuring a baseball player from the Indianapolis team. The card was created in 1888 by Goodwin & Company as a promotional item for Old Judge Cigarettes. The image shows the player, identified as "Getzein," standing with a baseball in his hand. It's a simple portrait, capturing the player's athletic pose in a candid style. The card's text is in a simple sans-serif typeface, typical of advertising design in the late 19th century. The "Old Judge" series is an important part of the history of baseball memorabilia and collecting.