Alcott, 3rd Base, St. Louis Whites, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 baseball card, part of the *Old Judge* series by Goodwin & Company, features a portrait of Charles Alcott, a third baseman for the St. Louis Whites. The black-and-white photograph shows Alcott in a classic baseball uniform, preparing to throw a ball. The card exemplifies the popular trend of sports-themed trading cards in the late 19th century, often used to advertise products like Old Judge cigarettes. The card's small dimensions, typical of trading cards of this era, suggest a widespread distribution and collection amongst fans. This card is currently held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.