Quinn, Catcher, Baltimore Orioles, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890

This is a baseball card from the Old Judge series, produced by Goodwin & Company in the late 19th century. The card features Quinn, a center fielder for the Baltimore Orioles, standing in a baseball uniform with a cap. The card is a classic example of the "trade card" format, often used to promote products, in this case Old Judge cigarettes. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this card and exemplifies the growing popularity of baseball as a sport in the late 19th century, and its influence on popular culture. The card features a simple black-and-white photograph and a traditional layout with the player's name, position, team, and the product advertisement.