Arthur Albert "Doc" Irwin, Shortstop, Philadelphia, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890

This is a portrait of Arthur Albert "Doc" Irwin, a shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies. Created between 1887 and 1890 by Goodwin & Company, it is a part of the "Old Judge" series of baseball trading cards produced for Old Judge Cigarettes. The card depicts Irwin in a suit and tie, showcasing the style of the late 19th century. The card is an example of chromolithography, a printing process that uses multiple lithographic stones to create a multi-colored image. This card is currently held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.