Wallace Fessenden, Umpire, National League, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This 1889 trade card depicts Wallace Fessenden, a National League umpire, and was part of the "Old Judge" series of cards created by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge cigarettes. The monochrome image showcases Fessenden in a simple white uniform against a plain background, demonstrating the straightforward style of the era. The card also features the "Old Judge" logo and the company's address. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this small, yet historic, card.