Alexander "Colonel" Ferson, Pitcher, Washington Nationals, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This 1889 cabinet card from the Old Judge series features Alexander "Colonel" Ferson, a pitcher for the Washington Nationals baseball team. The card, created by Goodwin & Company, showcases a full-length portrait of Ferson in his baseball uniform, standing against a plain backdrop. The image captures the essence of late 19th-century baseball, showcasing a player's individual style and personality. As part of the Old Judge Cigarette cards, it was distributed with cigarette packs, and today is an important artifact for collectors of baseball memorabilia and fans of the sport's history.