Thompson, Right Field, Philadelphia, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1888 to promote Old Judge Cigarettes. It features a portrait of “Thompson”, a right fielder for the Philadelphia National League team. The sepia-toned photograph shows Thompson standing with his arms crossed and a serious expression. The card, which measures 6.9 x 3.5 cm, includes the player's name, position, team and the copyright information of the cigarette company. These cards are highly sought after by collectors today, as they offer a glimpse into the early days of professional baseball.