Glasscock, Shortstop, Indianapolis, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Gypsy Queen and Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

"Glasscock, Shortstop, Indianapolis, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Gypsy Queen and Old Judge Cigarettes," is a carte-de-visite portrait of professional baseball player, "Classcock", created in 1887 by Goodwin & Company. The image, part of the "Old Judge" series of baseball cards, depicts Classcock in a batting stance, holding a bat and wearing his Indianapolis team uniform. The card, measuring 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection and is a prime example of 19th-century baseball ephemera, offering a glimpse into the early days of professional baseball in America.