Joseph "Reddy" Mack, 2nd Base, Louisville Colonels, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, a set of collectible cards issued in 1888 by Goodwin & Company to promote Old Judge Cigarettes. The card features a sepia-toned photograph of "Reddy" Mack, a second baseman for the Louisville Colonels, in a batting stance. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection and is a prime example of early baseball memorabilia, a significant genre in American art history. This card showcases the popularity of baseball and the growing demand for sports-related collectibles in the late 19th century.