Conway, Pitcher, Boston, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 baseball card, part of the "Old Judge" series produced by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes, features a portrait of Conway, a pitcher for the Boston baseball team. The card showcases a simple photographic style, depicting Conway in his uniform, holding a baseball, with a backdrop of a plain wall. It's a great example of early baseball card design, highlighting the popularity of the sport in the late 19th century and the emerging trend of using images to promote products. The card's small size, measuring only 6.9 x 3.5 centimeters, indicates its intended use as a collectible item or promotional material. The card is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.