George Quintus Shoch, Right Field, Washington Nationals, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 baseball card from the *Old Judge* series features George Quintus Shoch, a right fielder for the Washington Nationals. The card was part of a promotional campaign for Old Judge cigarettes and was created by Goodwin & Company, a company that specialized in producing trade cards. The card, which measures just over 2 x 1 inches, depicts Shoch in a classic baseball pose, preparing to field a ball. The image captures the excitement and dynamism of 19th-century baseball. *Old Judge* cards, such as this one, are now prized collectibles for baseball enthusiasts and collectors of historical trade cards.