Stovey, Left Field, Philadelphia Athletics, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 baseball card, part of the "Old Judge" series by Goodwin & Company, features a portrait of Philadelphia Athletics player, "Stovey, L.F.", in his batting stance. The card is a prime example of 19th-century American advertising and its use of sports imagery for commercial purposes. The card features a photograph of the athlete in a realistic and detailed pose, highlighting the popularity of baseball and the growing use of photography in marketing. The card's dimensions are 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches.