Burch, Left Field, Brooklyn, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890

This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, produced by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes between 1887 and 1890. It features a portrait of "Burch, L. F., Brooklyn" - a left fielder from the Brooklyn baseball team, in action. The card is a prime example of the "baseball card" genre that became popular during the late 19th century, and features the distinctive text and color schemes of the *Old Judge* series. This particular card is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.