Williamson, Shortstop, Chicago, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This is a trading card from the "Old Judge" series, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1887 to promote Old Judge Cigarettes. The card features a black and white photograph of baseball player Williamson, a shortstop for the Chicago team. This card is an example of a popular genre of collectible trading cards that emerged in the late 19th century, and are now highly sought after by collectors. This card is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's permanent collection in New York, NY.