Charles Frederick "Silver" King, Pitcher, St. Louis Browns, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 baseball card, part of the "Old Judge" series, depicts Charles Frederick "Silver" King, a pitcher for the St. Louis Browns. Printed by Goodwin & Company, the card is a prime example of early baseball card design, featuring a simple sepia-toned photograph of the athlete in action. The card includes the player's name, team, and the "Old Judge" logo, which was used to promote Old Judge Cigarettes. This particular card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection and is a valuable artifact for baseball history enthusiasts.