Mike "King" Kelly, Baseball Player, from World's Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 chromolithograph depicts Mike "King" Kelly, a famous baseball player for the Boston Beaneaters. Part of the Allen & Ginter's "World's Champions" series of baseball cards, this collectible is a classic example of trade card advertising from the late 19th century. The card's design, featuring a realistic portrait of Kelly against a pink background, is characteristic of the genre. These cards were included in packs of Allen & Ginter cigarettes, and are now highly sought-after by collectors. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this piece, showcasing the historical significance of baseball in American culture.