Oliver Wendell "Patsy" Tebeau, 3rd Base, Cleveland, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890

This 1887 - 1890 "Old Judge" baseball card featuring Oliver Wendell "Patsy" Tebeau, third baseman for the Cleveland team, is a classic example of a "trade card" artwork. Created by Goodwin & Company, the card was distributed as a collectible to promote "Old Judge" cigarettes, a popular brand in the late 19th century. The card depicts Tebeau in a posed baseball stance, printed in a monochrome aesthetic typical for early photographic techniques. Today the card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcasing the intersection of sports and commerce during the late 19th century.