Seward, Pitcher, Philadelphia Athletics, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890

This 1887-1890 baseball card from the *Old Judge* series features Philadelphia Athletics pitcher Edward Seward, one of the earliest examples of sports cards. Produced by Goodwin & Company, the card uses a sepia-toned photographic image to portray Seward in a classic baseball pose, holding a ball in his pitching hand. The card's dimensions are 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, showcasing a portrait style composition that was typical for these early collectible cards. The card is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.