Silch, Center Field, Brooklyn, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890

"Silch, Center Field, Brooklyn" is a lithograph from the *Old Judge* series of baseball cards, created by Goodwin & Company between 1887 and 1890. The card features a black-and-white photograph of professional baseball player, Silch, from the Brooklyn team. The card is a typical example of baseball cards from this era, showing the player in a baseball uniform, holding a ball, and featuring the *Old Judge* brand name and a copyright notice. The card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, provides a glimpse into the history of baseball and the marketing strategies employed by tobacco companies in the late 19th century.