Robert Lee "Parisian Bob" Caruthers, St. Louis Browns, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1886

This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, created by Goodwin & Company in 1886 to promote Old Judge Cigarettes. The card features Robert Lee "Parisian Bob" Caruthers, a player for the St. Louis Browns. The image depicts a close-up portrait of Caruthers, with the words "Old Judge Cigarettes" and "Goodwin & Co. New York" printed at the top and bottom of the card respectively. This collectible card is an example of early sports trading cards, with an emphasis on promoting the brand through associating it with popular athletes. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.