John J. "Egyptian" Healy, Pitcher, Washington Nationals, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 "Old Judge" baseball card depicts John J. “Egyptian” Healy, a pitcher for the Washington Nationals. The card was produced by Goodwin & Company as part of their popular cigarette card series. The black and white photograph shows Healy in a baseball uniform, holding a bat, and looking directly at the viewer. This collectible card is an excellent example of the artistic style that was popular in the late 19th century, demonstrating the intersection of sports and commercial advertising. The card is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.