M.E. Baldwin, Pitcher, Chicago, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

"M.E. Baldwin, Pitcher, Chicago" is a black and white photograph from the *Old Judge* series of trading cards produced by Goodwin & Company in 1887. This card features a portrait of Major League Baseball pitcher M.E. Baldwin, a player for the Chicago White Stockings, in a standing pose holding a baseball bat. The card is a prime example of the *carte de visite* genre, a popular photographic format in the 19th century, often used for portraits and trading cards. These cards are highly collectible, capturing a moment in time of early baseball and American history, reflecting the popularity of the sport and the rise of tobacco advertising.