James B. "Jim" Donnelly, 3rd Base, Washington Nationals, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, featuring Washington Nationals third baseman Jim Donnelly. It was created by Goodwin & Company in 1887 as part of a promotional campaign for Old Judge Cigarettes. The card is a black and white photograph depicting Donnelly in uniform, holding a baseball bat, against a plain background. The "Old Judge" series is a popular collectible, featuring many early professional baseball players. This card is a prime example of an important genre of artwork that emerged in the late 19th century: the baseball card, which helped to popularize the sport and make it a national pastime.