Card 3, from the Girl Baseball Players series (N48, Type 2) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1886 - 1888

"Card 3, from the Girl Baseball Players series" is a trading card created by Allen & Ginter, a company that produced tobacco cards in the late 19th century. This particular card, featuring a female baseball player, was part of a series of 50 cards produced between 1886 and 1888 to promote Virginia Brights cigarettes. The card is a valuable example of 19th-century printmaking and a fascinating glimpse into the history of women's participation in sports. The card's simple design and black and white image capture the essence of the game and the allure of the era. It's a sought-after item for collectors and historians interested in the history of baseball, tobacco cards, and women's sports.