Porter, Pitcher, Brooklyn, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890

This 1887-1890 "Old Judge" trading card, created by Goodwin & Company, depicts baseball player "Porter, P., Brooklyn" holding a bat. The sepia-toned photograph, part of the N172 series, showcases a typical baseball player of the time, capturing the essence of early baseball culture. It served as a collectible for fans and a promotional tool for Old Judge Cigarettes. This card, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, offers a glimpse into late 19th-century baseball and early trading card history.