Gardner, 2nd Base, Philadelphia, from the series Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 cabinet card from the "Old Judge Cigarettes" series, created by Goodwin & Company, features a posed portrait of baseball player "Gardner, 2nd Base, Philadelphia." The image shows the player in a classic baseball uniform, holding a ball, giving the viewer a glimpse into the early days of the sport. The card is a striking example of early baseball photography and is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.