Sears, Lawn Tennis, from the Goodwin Champion series for Old Judge and Gypsy Queen Cigarettes 1888

"Sears, Lawn Tennis," from the Goodwin Champion series for Old Judge and Gypsy Queen Cigarettes, is a chromolithograph from 1888 by Goodwin & Company. The card depicts a man in a striped jacket and white trousers, holding a tennis racket on a green court. The image is a depiction of the popular sport of lawn tennis, showcasing the attire of the era. The artwork is part of a series of cigarette cards, which were popular collectibles in the late 19th century. This card, now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a small but striking example of the artistic style and subject matter common in these collectible items.