Stemmyer, Pitcher, Boston, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 baseball card, part of the *Old Judge* series by Goodwin & Company, features pitcher "Stemmyer" of the Boston team. The card showcases a portrait-style image of the athlete, in uniform, holding a bat. The card's simple design and "Old Judge Cigarettes" logo highlight the connection between sports and early 20th-century consumer culture. These small cards, measuring just under 3 inches in height, represent a crucial stage in the development of sports memorabilia and baseball card collecting. This card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.