Elmer Ellsworth Foster, Center Field, New York, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 photograph by Goodwin & Company depicts Elmer Ellsworth Foster, a professional baseball player for the New York Giants. The image, part of the *Old Judge* series of baseball trading cards, is a sepia-toned portrait of Foster in a classic baseball uniform. The card features a simple composition, with Foster standing in a dynamic pose, likely mid-throw, against a blurred background. The *Old Judge* series was a popular set of cards distributed with Old Judge Cigarettes, reflecting the widespread popularity of baseball during the late 19th century.