Tucker, 1st Base, Boston, from Mayo's Cut Plug Baseball series (N300) 1895

This 1895 baseball card, from the "Mayo's Cut Plug" series, features a portrait of "Tucker", a first baseman for the Boston team, in a sepia toned image. The card itself is small, typical of the time and measures only 2 13/16 × 1 5/8 inches. "Tucker" is shown in his uniform, with the word "Boston" prominently displayed. The card is a reminder of the early days of professional baseball and the growing popularity of trading cards. The use of sepia tone in the image is common in the late 19th century, as this technology was the most popular form of image reproduction for everyday use. This card, now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the past.