Tate, Catcher, Boston, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, published in 1887 by Goodwin & Company as a promotional item for Old Judge cigarettes. This particular card features *Tate, C., Boston*, a baseball player, holding a bat. The card is a monochrome photograph, typical of the printing process used for *Old Judge* cards in the late 19th century. The card's size is small, approximately 6.9 x 3.5 cm, and is a great example of historical sports memorabilia and an iconic piece of baseball history. The card is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.