Ceiss, Pitcher, Chicago, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

"Ceiss, Pitcher, Chicago" is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, produced in 1887 by Goodwin & Company. This card features a black and white photograph of a baseball player, identified as Ceiss, a pitcher for the Chicago team. The card showcases the popularity of baseball in the late 19th century and serves as a reminder of the era's fascination with athletes and the emerging sport of baseball. The card's small size and simple design are characteristic of trading cards from this period, which were often printed on thin paper stock and used as promotional items for various products, including cigarettes. Today, these cards are highly sought after by collectors as artifacts of early American baseball history.