Elton P. "Ice Box" Chamberlain, Pitcher, St. Louis Browns, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This 1889 baseball card, part of the *Old Judge* series for Old Judge Cigarettes, depicts Elton P. "Ice Box" Chamberlain, a pitcher for the St. Louis Browns. Created by Goodwin & Company, the card shows Chamberlain in a full-length portrait, holding a baseball in his throwing hand. The card is printed in black and white and features a simple design with a background that is either a baseball field or a studio backdrop. The card is a prime example of late 19th-century baseball card design and is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. The image is part of a larger series of cards issued by Goodwin & Company, capturing the essence of 19th-century baseball.