Alexander, Pitcher, Des Moines, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888 - 1889

"Alexander, Pitcher, Des Moines" is a chromolithograph trading card from the "Old Judge" series, created by Goodwin & Company between 1888 and 1889. This card features a full-body portrait of Alexander, a pitcher from Des Moines, Iowa, against a plain red background. The card was part of a larger set of cards distributed with Old Judge Cigarettes. The "Old Judge" series depicted famous athletes of the time, reflecting the growing popularity of baseball in the United States. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this card, a testament to its historical significance and artistic merit.