Arthur Albert "Doc" Irwin, Shortstop, Philadelphia, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This black and white photograph is part of the Old Judge series of baseball cards, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1888. The card depicts Arthur Albert "Doc" Irwin, a shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies. The image captures Irwin in a baseball pose, with his hands together in front of him as if he is about to field a ball. It is a portrait of a professional athlete, a type of photograph that became increasingly popular in the late 19th century. The image can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.