Clarence Algernon "Cupid" Childs, 2nd Base, Philadelphia, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1888 to promote their brand of cigarettes. The card features Clarence Algernon "Cupid" Childs, a second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies. The image is a black and white photograph with Childs holding a baseball bat and wearing his team uniform. The "Old Judge" baseball cards are considered the first commercially produced baseball cards, and are highly sought after by collectors. This example is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's permanent collection in New York City.