Sullivan, Left Field, Chicago, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 baseball card, titled "Sullivan, Left Field, Chicago", is part of the "Old Judge" series by Goodwin & Company. The card features a black and white photograph of a baseball player in uniform holding a bat. Printed on a small card, this is an example of a "trade card" which was distributed to advertise products. The image reflects the popularity of baseball during this time period, and the card serves as a piece of Americana history. The card, measuring 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 in., is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.