Peeples, Catcher, Brooklyn, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890

This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series created by Goodwin & Company. The card features a portrait of "Peeples, C., Brooklyn" a catcher for the Brooklyn baseball team, in full uniform. The image is from the late 19th century when baseball was gaining popularity in America. The card has a distinctive style with the player's name and the "Old Judge" logo at the bottom, a trademark of the series. The card’s visual composition is simple, highlighting the player in a typical pose, representing a significant piece of baseball history.