Francis Isaiah "Monkey" Foreman, Pitcher, Cincinnati, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a "baseball card" from the *Old Judge* series (N172) featuring Francis Isaiah "Monkey" Foreman, a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds in 1888. The series was produced by Goodwin & Company, a New York-based firm, to promote Old Judge Cigarettes. The card depicts Foreman in mid-pitch, showcasing the action and excitement of the sport. The series was extremely popular and is highly sought after by collectors today. This example is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. *Old Judge* baseball cards, also known as "trade cards," are an interesting blend of sporting memorabilia and advertising from a bygone era.