Baldwin, Pitcher, Detroit, from the series Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 photograph, "Baldwin, Pitcher, Detroit," from the series *Old Judge Cigarettes*, is a black-and-white portrait of a baseball player in his uniform. The player, identified as Baldwin, is a pitcher for the Detroit team. The photograph was likely commissioned by Goodwin & Company as a collectible trading card for their Old Judge Cigarettes brand. The portrait is a classic example of late 19th-century photography, featuring a formal, staged composition and a focus on capturing the likeness of the subject. This artwork, which is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, provides a glimpse into the history of baseball and the use of trading cards in the late 19th century.