Al Maul, Pitcher, Pittsburgh, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 photograph, part of the “Old Judge” series of trading cards by Goodwin & Company, features baseball player Al Maul, the pitcher for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys. The card depicts Maul in a baseball uniform, holding a bat, in a simple portrait style. The “Old Judge” cards were produced to be included in packages of Old Judge cigarettes, a popular brand of tobacco. These cards are now sought-after by collectors for their historical significance and artistic value. This particular card is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, New York.