Edward James "Big Ed" Delahanty, 2nd Base, Philadelphia, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This 1889 lithograph by Goodwin & Company is part of the "Old Judge" series of baseball trading cards produced for Old Judge Cigarettes. It features a portrait of Edward James "Big Ed" Delahanty, a second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies. The card depicts Delahanty in a baseball uniform, holding his bat, with a backdrop of a blurry landscape. The image, likely based on a photograph, captures the essence of the popular baseball card genre of the late 19th century, focusing on individual players and showcasing their athleticism. This card, measuring 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.