James Elsworth "Jimmy" Peoples, Catcher, Cleveland, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, featuring James Elsworth "Jimmy" Peoples, a catcher for the Columbus club, printed by Goodwin & Company in 1887. The card is part of a series of cigarette cards issued by Old Judge Cigarettes, a popular brand in the late 19th century. The card showcases a portrait of Peoples in a typical baseball pose, holding a bat, printed in sepia tones, and provides basic information about the player, the team, and the brand. The image is a powerful reminder of the early days of baseball and the way cigarette cards were used to promote both the sport and the tobacco industry.