Bierbauer, 2nd Base, Philadelphia Athletics, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1888 to promote Old Judge Cigarettes. The card features a sepia-toned photograph of Philadelphia Athletics player "Bierbauer, 2nd B," in a crouching pose on a baseball field. The image is simple, focusing on the player and his uniform, and the card itself is a small, rectangular format. These cards were popular during the late 19th century and are considered valuable collectibles today. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses this example, which showcases the history of baseball and early American advertising through the medium of trade cards.