Thompson, Right Field, Philadelphia, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 "Old Judge" baseball card features a portrait of Philadelphia Phillies player "Thompson, R.F." The card, printed by Goodwin & Company, showcases Thompson standing with his bat in hand, sporting his team uniform. The "Old Judge" series was a popular set of baseball cards produced for Old Judge cigarettes, and this card is a prime example of 19th-century sports memorabilia, highlighting a specific athlete and team during a time of immense growth for baseball. This particular card, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the history of both baseball and the evolving world of commercial advertising.