Elton P. "Ice Box" Chamberlain, Pitcher, St. Louis Browns, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This 1889 baseball card, part of the Old Judge series, features Elton P. "Ice Box" Chamberlain, a pitcher for the St. Louis Browns. The card, designed by Goodwin & Company, depicts Chamberlain in a classic baseball pose, holding a ball. The image is printed on a small card, a popular format for collectible trading cards in the late 19th century. This card, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fascinating glimpse into the world of baseball in its early years.