Thompson, Right Field, Detroit, from the series Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This is a cabinet card photograph, a popular format in the late 19th century, featuring professional baseball player Thompson, right fielder for the Detroit Wolverines. The photograph is from the "Old Judge Cigarettes" series, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1887 as a marketing tool. The card features a clear, posed image of Thompson in his uniform, holding a bat. The card, part of a larger collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides valuable insight into the early days of professional baseball and the marketing strategies of the time.