F.F. Foster, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890

This is a trading card from the Old Judge Cigarettes series featuring F.F. Foster, a baseball player, created by Goodwin & Company in the late 19th century. The card depicts Foster in a simple portrait style, wearing a collared shirt and a patterned cravat. The "Old Judge Cigarettes" logo is prominently displayed at the top of the card, highlighting the promotional nature of these collectible items. This card, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the early era of baseball card collecting and its connection to the tobacco industry.