Samuel Leech Maskrey, Right Field, Des Moines Prohibitionists, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a black and white photograph of Samuel Leech Maskrey, a baseball player for the Des Moines Prohibitionists. The photo is part of the "Old Judge" series of cigarette cards, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1888. The card depicts Maskrey in a baseball uniform, standing in a relaxed pose. The photograph's simple composition and focus on Maskrey's likeness make it a classic example of 19th-century baseball photography. This card is a testament to the popularity of baseball and the use of trading cards as a marketing tool during the Gilded Age.