Hugh Duffy, Shortstop, Chicago, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 trade card from the "Old Judge" series, created by Goodwin & Company, features a portrait of Hugh Duffy, a shortstop for the Chicago White Stockings. The card showcases Duffy holding his bat, capturing the essence of baseball's golden age. This is an example of a collectible card, a popular and growing genre in 19th-century America. These cards were initially created to promote Old Judge cigarettes but became highly sought-after keepsakes, leading to the thriving trading card market that we know today.