Glasscock, Shortstop, Indianapolis, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

"Glasscock, Shortstop, Indianapolis" is a cabinet card from the "Old Judge" series of baseball cards, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1887. This card depicts the baseball player Glasscock, a shortstop for the Indianapolis club, in a posed portrait against a plain backdrop. The card features a small, rectangular "Old Judge Cigarettes" label in the upper left corner, highlighting the promotional intent of these collectible cards. The image showcases the typical style of 19th-century baseball cards, capturing the essence of the era's popular pastime. The card is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a testament to the historical and cultural significance of early baseball memorabilia.