John A. "Jack" Farrell, 2nd Base, Washington Nationals, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 "Old Judge" baseball card, part of a series created by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes, depicts John A. "Jack" Farrell, second baseman for the Washington Nationals. The card features a black and white photograph of Farrell in his playing uniform, kneeling on a baseball field. The image is characteristic of the late 19th-century "carte de visite" format popular for portraiture. The card, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a prime example of early baseball memorabilia and reflects the burgeoning popularity of the sport at the time. This card and the "Old Judge" series are considered valuable collectibles today.