John Alexander "Bid" McPhee, 2nd Base, Cincinnati, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series of cigarette cards, produced in 1888 by Goodwin & Company. The card depicts John Alexander "Bid" McPhee, a second baseman for the Cincinnati Reds. This photograph, like many from the 1880s, is a sepia-toned portrait of McPhee in his baseball uniform, standing on a field. The card features a bold "Old Judge" inscription at the bottom, indicating its use as an advertising tool for the cigarette brand. This collectible card is now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, providing a glimpse into the history of baseball and early advertising practices.