Stillman, Yale University, from the College Football Stars series (N302) for Mayo's Cut Plug Tobacco 1894

This is a trade card depicting a Yale football player named Stillman, from the *College Football Stars* series. Issued in 1894 by P.H. Mayo & Brother of Richmond, Virginia, the card advertises Mayo’s Cut Plug Tobacco. The image is a black and white lithograph, with a detailed depiction of the athlete wearing a jersey with the letter “Y” for Yale University. These cards were widely popular, providing a form of early sports memorabilia, and reflecting the growing popularity of college football in the late 19th century. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection.