Stovey, Left Field, Philadelphia Athletics, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a baseball card from the Old Judge series, produced in 1888 by Goodwin & Company as a promotional item for Old Judge Cigarettes. The card features a sepia-toned photograph of Philadelphia Athletics' player, "Stovey," in a full-length portrait, wearing his uniform, and waving to the camera. The artwork is part of the "N172" set, commonly known as "Old Judge," and showcases a quintessential example of baseball memorabilia from the late 19th Century. The card is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.