Robinson, Catcher, Philadelphia Athletics, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, featuring Philadelphia Athletics catcher "Robinson," was created by Goodwin & Company. Printed on a small sheet of paper, the card depicts a sepia-toned photograph of the player in a baseball uniform with a catcher's mitt in his hand. The card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcases the popularity of baseball and tobacco trading cards during the late 19th century. These cards were produced by tobacco companies as promotional material and often featured portraits of well-known athletes.