Ceiss, Pitcher, Chicago, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, created by Goodwin & Company in 1887 as a promotional item for Old Judge Cigarettes. It depicts "Ceiss, P. Chicago" in his baseball uniform, holding a baseball in his gloved hands. These cards are considered early examples of baseball cards, preceding the more familiar "T206" series by almost two decades. The card, a small, monochrome photograph printed on card stock, is typical of the style of trading cards of the period, with minimal details and a focus on the player's image. The image is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.