Frank D. Wells, Pitcher, Milwaukee, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This black and white photograph from 1888, titled “Frank D. Wells, Pitcher, Milwaukee, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes,” features baseball player Frank D. Wells in mid-pitch. The image was created by the New York-based firm Goodwin & Company, which specialized in producing trading cards for various products, including cigarettes. This card, part of the "Old Judge" series, was likely given away with packs of Old Judge Cigarettes. The image showcases Wells in a classic baseball pose, demonstrating the early days of baseball card collecting and advertising.