Richardson, Left Field, Boston, from the series Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 cabinet card, from the "Old Judge Cigarettes" series, showcases baseball player, Richardson. The image, printed by Goodwin & Company, captures Richardson in a classic pose, standing on a field, ready to catch a ball. The use of a monochrome palette, along with the caption "Old Judge Cigarettes," places the image firmly in the realm of 19th century advertising art. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this historical piece.