Abram Harding "Hardy" Richardson, Left Field, Detroit Wolverines, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This is a baseball card from the Old Judge series, featuring Abram Harding "Hardy" Richardson, a left fielder for the Detroit Wolverines, created by Goodwin & Company in 1887. These cards were distributed with Old Judge Cigarettes, a popular brand at the time. The card depicts Richardson in his uniform, standing on a baseball field, holding a bat and a cigarette. The card is a valuable piece of baseball history and a reminder of the early days of the sport. The image is printed in black and white, which was common for photography in the 19th century, giving the artwork a vintage feel.