Elmer Ellsworth Foster, Center Field, New York, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 baseball card, part of the "Old Judge" series, features Elmer Ellsworth Foster, a center fielder for the New York team, "New Yorks." Created by Goodwin & Company, the card depicts Foster in a classic pose, catching a ball with his hands raised in a gesture familiar to baseball fans even today. These cards, produced for Old Judge Cigarettes, were a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.