Schriver, Catcher, Philadelphia, from the series Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 photograph, from the "Old Judge Cigarettes" series by Goodwin & Company, depicts "Schriver C. Philadelphia's" in a baseball pose. The sepia-toned image shows a player in a baseball uniform, in a catcher's stance, holding a ball in his gloved hands. The "Old Judge" series, featuring baseball players, was part of a marketing campaign for Old Judge Cigarettes. The image, produced using the carte-de-visite process, is an example of early baseball photography, showcasing a moment in the history of the sport.