James Edwin "Jim" Powell, Manager and 1st Base, Sioux City Corn Huskers, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1889. The card features Jim Powell, manager and first baseman for the Sioux City Corn Huskers, holding a bat and facing the viewer with a serious expression. This card is part of a larger collection of trading cards featuring baseball players, a popular form of advertising during the late 19th century. The card is printed in black and white, a common technique at the time, and measures 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches. The card is a part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, offering a glimpse into the history of baseball and the evolution of trading cards.