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

This 1888 black and white photograph by Goodwin & Company is part of the *Old Judge* series of trading cards issued by the Old Judge Cigarette Company. It depicts Elmer Ellsworth Foster, a center fielder for the New York Giants baseball team, in a casual pose leaning against a tree, showcasing his sporty attire and baseball glove. The simple composition and focus on the player's natural pose, as well as the clear advertisement at the bottom of the card, make this piece a great example of how sports were marketed in the late 19th century. These cards were highly sought-after by fans and collectors of the time, and this piece now resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.