Titcomb, Pitcher, New York, from the series Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 cabinet card photograph, part of the “Old Judge Cigarettes” series, features baseball player Titcomb, Pitcher, New York. The image, captured by Goodwin & Company, showcases Titcomb in a classic baseball pose, showcasing his uniform and the “New York” lettering on his jersey. Titcomb's stance and the painted backdrop are characteristic of the popular trading cards of the era. The photograph is a great example of the burgeoning popularity of baseball in the late 19th century, as well as the emergence of trading cards as a form of marketing and collectible.