Teemer, Oarsman, from the Goodwin Champion series for Old Judge and Gypsy Queen Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 chromolithograph trading card by Goodwin & Company, entitled "Teemer, Oarsman," from the "Goodwin Champion" series for Old Judge and Gypsy Queen cigarettes, features a portrait of a man with his arms crossed. He is depicted in a simple, pink, short-sleeved athletic shirt and appears to be looking directly at the viewer. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this small, 2 5/8 x 1 1/2 in. (6.6 x 3.8 cm) trading card. The image is a colorful and striking illustration of a popular athlete of the era, Teemer, a champion oarsman. These types of trading cards were distributed with cigarette packs, making them collectible items for people who enjoyed sports.