Adrian "Cap" Anson, Baseball Player, from World's Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 lithograph by Allen & Ginter is a portrait of Adrian "Cap" Anson, a famous baseball player. The artwork is a trading card, part of the "World's Champions, Series 1 (N28)" set, produced to promote Allen & Ginter cigarettes. Anson, a star player for the Chicago White Stockings, is depicted holding his bat in a relaxed stance, showcasing his athletic prowess. This card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the popularity of baseball and the use of trading cards for marketing in the late 19th century.