Mattimore, Pitcher, Philadelphia Athletics, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 baseball card features Philadelphia Athletics pitcher, "Mattimore," from the "Old Judge" series for Old Judge Cigarettes. The card was created by Goodwin & Company and shows the athlete standing with his bat, clad in a striped uniform. This type of card was commonly used as a promotional item for various products. The image is a photograph and is considered an example of the "carte de visite" style. The card is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.