Tommy Warren, from the Celebrities and Prizefighters series (N174) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1888

This black and white photograph is a trading card featuring Tommy Warren, a famous prizefighter, from the "Celebrities and Prizefighters" series for Old Judge Cigarettes. Created by Goodwin & Company in 1887-1888, the card depicts Warren in a fighting stance, highlighting the muscular physique and athleticism of the prizefighter. The card's simple design with the subject's name and the cigarette brand name, "Old Judge Cigarettes," at the bottom, exemplifies a popular trend of the time—promoting products through collectible trading cards. This card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is an example of how 19th-century advertising intersected with the world of sports and popular culture.