Michael Cornelius Dorgan, Right Field, New York, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 "Old Judge" baseball card features Michael Cornelius Dorgan, a right fielder for the New York team, and was produced by Goodwin & Company. The card is a black and white photograph with a caption below that identifies the player and team. The "Old Judge" series of cards was popular in the late 19th century as a promotional item for Old Judge Cigarettes. The card, measuring 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The card's simple composition, featuring a straightforward portrait of the player, exemplifies the straightforward style of early baseball card design.