Lynn Mills, Catcher, Milwaukee, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 photograph by Goodwin & Company, titled *Lynn Mills, Catcher, Milwaukee, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes*, features baseball player Lynn Mills in a catching stance. Part of the "Old Judge" series of trading cards, this photograph was commissioned by the Old Judge Cigarette Factory to promote their brand. The image's simple composition and sepia tone are characteristic of late 19th-century photography. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this small-scale, collectible card. This photograph is an example of the popular "baseball card" genre, a collectible item that has enduring cultural significance, and an important piece of baseball history.