Sullivan, Left Field, Chicago, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 "Old Judge" baseball card depicts a player from the Chicago White Stockings, a precursor to the modern Chicago Cubs, in the uniform of the day. "Sullivan, L. F. Chicago's" is part of the card’s text, making the subject clear. The card is an example of early baseball memorabilia and a prime example of the trade card genre, featuring advertising for "Old Judge" cigarettes, likely meant to be given away or sold as part of a pack. The artwork, a simple black and white photo, was created by the prominent card company Goodwin & Company. This card is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.