Gil Hatfield, 3rd Base, New York, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 baseball card, part of the Old Judge series for Old Judge Cigarettes, features Gil Hatfield, a third baseman for the New York team. The card was designed by Goodwin & Company, a renowned American lithographic company. It is a sepia-toned photograph of Hatfield in his uniform, holding a bat and ball, against a blurry background. The card was part of a popular set of trading cards that helped promote Old Judge Cigarettes, and it provides a glimpse into the history of baseball and the role of advertising in the late 19th century.