Al Maul, Pitcher, Pittsburgh, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a "baseball card" from the "Old Judge" series produced by Goodwin & Company in 1888. It depicts Al Maul, a pitcher for the Pittsburgh baseball team, and was likely distributed as a collectible in cigarette packs. The card is a photographic image of Maul in his baseball uniform, holding a baseball and a bat. These types of cards were popular in the late 19th century, and they offer a glimpse into the early history of baseball and its players. This particular card can be viewed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.