Kenyon, Catcher, St. Louis Whites, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890

This 1887-1890 baseball card from the "Old Judge" series features J.J. Kenyon, catcher for the St. Louis Whites, holding a bat and standing on a baseball field. The card, measuring 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, is part of a series of trading cards created by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes. These cards, featuring prominent baseball players, were a popular form of advertising and a collectible item in the late 19th century. This particular card is now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, showcasing the artistic and historical significance of these early baseball cards.