Cartwright, 1st Base, Kansas City Cowboys, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a trading card from the *Old Judge* series produced by Goodwin & Company in 1888. The card depicts professional baseball player, "Cap" Anson Cartwright, a first baseman for the Kansas City Cowboys. This series of trading cards was a popular collectible in the late 19th century, with each card featuring a portrait of a different baseball player. The cards were often included in packs of Old Judge cigarettes. The simple composition and black and white aesthetic of the card is characteristic of the era. This artwork is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.