Jacob Schaefer, Jr., Billiards, from the Goodwin Champion series for Old Judge and Gypsy Queen Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 trade card, created by Goodwin & Company, features a portrait of Jacob Schaefer Jr., a renowned billiards player. The card, part of a series for Old Judge and Gypsy Queen Cigarettes, showcases Schaefer in a formal pose with a backdrop of billiards equipment and awards. The card reflects the growing popularity of sports and the use of trade cards as promotional tools. This piece provides a glimpse into the world of 19th-century American sports culture.