F. Hutchinson, Pitcher, Chicago, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890

"F. Hutchinson, Pitcher, Chicago" is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series created by Goodwin & Company in 1887-1890. It features a black and white photograph of Chicago White Stockings (now the Chicago Cubs) pitcher Frank Hutchinson holding a baseball bat, with the team's name prominently displayed across his jersey. This card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is a prime example of the collectible card craze that gripped America in the late 19th century, particularly tied to tobacco companies like Old Judge. The card's small size (2 11/16 x 1 3/8 in.) makes it a perfect pocket-sized item for collectors, reflecting the format of the time.