Harry Francis "Farmer" Vaughn, Catcher, Louisville Colonels, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This black and white photograph is part of the "Old Judge" series of baseball trading cards created by Goodwin & Company in 1888. It features Harry Francis "Farmer" Vaughn, a catcher for the Louisville Colonels baseball team. The card is part of a set that was given away with packages of Old Judge Cigarettes. The image shows Vaughn holding a bat and wearing his team’s uniform and a striped cap. This card is a great example of how sports memorabilia like baseball trading cards were popular and common even in the late 19th century.