John Stewart "Pop" Corkhill, Center Field, Cincinnati, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 baseball card from the *Old Judge* series features a sepia-toned photograph of John Stewart "Pop" Corkhill, a center fielder for the Cincinnati Reds. Printed by Goodwin & Company in New York, the card showcases Corkhill in a dynamic pose, seemingly in the midst of a play. This card is a prime example of *trade card* art, a popular format in the late 19th century that used images of athletes and celebrities to promote products, in this case, *Old Judge* cigarettes. This card is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.