John Joseph "Handsome Jack" Carney, 1st Base, Washington Nationals, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This cabinet card, part of the "Old Judge" series of baseball cards, features John Joseph “Handsome Jack” Carney, first baseman for the Washington Nationals, in 1889. The card, printed by Goodwin & Company, depicts Carney holding a baseball bat and wearing his baseball uniform. The card, part of a set of 50, was included in packs of Old Judge Cigarettes and served as a popular form of sports memorabilia for the time. This collectible card is a notable example of early baseball card artwork and represents a significant piece of American sporting history.