James H. "Jim" Devlin, Pitcher, St. Louis Browns, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, created in 1887 by Goodwin & Company. The card depicts James H. "Jim" Devlin, a pitcher for the St. Louis Browns, holding a bat and standing on a baseball field. The card is a prime example of 19th-century American *trade card* art, which was often used for advertising. The image, printed in black and white, utilizes a simple composition and photography techniques common to the era. *Old Judge* cards are highly sought after by collectors for their historical value and connection to early baseball history.