Whitaker, Pitcher, Baltimore Orioles, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This 1889 card from the "Old Judge" series of baseball trading cards features Baltimore Orioles pitcher, "Whitaker". The black and white image, created by Goodwin & Company, depicts Whitaker standing in a baseball uniform. It is a classic example of the type of trading cards that were popular in the late 19th century, which sought to appeal to fans of baseball. This small-scale, printed card is an example of the "carte de visite" style of photography. The card is currently in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Whitaker, Baltimore Orioles, Old Judge Series, N172, Baseball Cards.