1st Base, from the Girl Baseball Players series (N48, Type 2) for Virginia Brights Cigarettes 1886 - 1888

"1st Base," from the *Girl Baseball Players* series, is a collectible trading card from the late 19th century produced by Allen & Ginter, a tobacco company. It depicts a female baseball player in a full uniform, holding a bat, and is one of a set of cards featuring women participating in this popular pastime. Issued as part of a promotional campaign for Virginia Brights Cigarettes, these cards are significant for their portrayal of women in a traditionally male-dominated sport. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's extensive collection of American prints and photographs.