Barney Gilligan, Catcher, Detroit, from the series Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 cabinet card photograph, part of the *Old Judge Cigarettes* series, features Barney Gilligan, a catcher for the Detroit Wolverines baseball team. Created by Goodwin & Company, a New York-based photography firm, the image captures Gilligan in a dynamic pose, preparing to catch a ball. The card’s distinctive design, with its plain background and prominent subject, was popular for collectible trading cards of the era, showcasing early baseball stars like Gilligan. The photograph is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, providing a glimpse into the history of 19th-century baseball and advertising.