Seery, Left Field, Indianapolis, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

"Seery, Left Field, Indianapolis" is a trading card from the "Old Judge" series, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1887 to promote Old Judge Cigarettes. The card depicts a baseball player, Seery, in a relaxed pose, holding his bat and wearing his team uniform. This type of trading card is a prime example of 19th-century printmaking and a nostalgic representation of early baseball history. The card's design is simple but effective, using a combination of text and image to showcase the subject. It's a valuable artifact for collectors of baseball memorabilia and a glimpse into the advertising practices of the era.