Charles B. "Lady" Baldwin, Pitcher, Detroit Wolverines, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 baseball card from the "Old Judge" series features Charles B. "Lady" Baldwin, a pitcher for the Detroit Wolverines. Created by Goodwin & Company of New York, this card is a classic example of early baseball card design, featuring a simple, straightforward photograph of the player against a plain background. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection and showcases the evolution of sports memorabilia.