Wheelock, Right Field, Boston, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series of trading cards produced by Goodwin & Company in 1887. The series was created to promote Old Judge Cigarettes. This particular card depicts the Boston baseball player Wheelock, who is shown in a right field stance. This card is an example of the "Trade Card" genre of art, which often featured product advertising alongside images of people or events of popular culture. The card's black and white photograph provides a glimpse into the history of baseball, offering a visual record of the players and uniforms of that era. This card is a small, yet significant, piece of baseball memorabilia and art.