William "California" Brown, Catcher, New York, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series created by Goodwin & Company in 1888. The card features a black and white photograph of William "California" Brown, a catcher for the New York team, in full protective gear, including a catcher's mask with a wire cage. The card is a collectible piece of Americana and a fascinating glimpse into the history of baseball and its early players. This card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, NY. *Old Judge* cards are a popular collectible among baseball card enthusiasts.