Ewing, Captain, New York, from the series Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 photograph by Goodwin & Company, part of the "Old Judge Cigarettes" series, depicts Captain Ewing of the New York baseball team. The card features a simple composition, showing Ewing in a baseball uniform with his hands on his knees, standing in front of a plain backdrop. The photograph is a prime example of early baseball card photography, capturing the essence of the sport at the end of the 19th century. The card is a testament to the popularity of baseball and the use of trading cards as promotional materials in the late 19th century.