Daniel Webster "Dan" Shannon, Shortstop, Philadelphia, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 "Old Judge" trading card, featuring baseball player Daniel Webster "Dan" Shannon, is a sepia-toned photographic portrait from the N172 series. Produced by Goodwin & Company, the card showcases Shannon in his Philadelphia Phillies uniform. The card's simple design, typical of the late 19th century, highlights the player with text below identifying him as a shortstop. These cards, issued to promote Old Judge cigarettes, are now prized artifacts for collectors of baseball memorabilia and historical ephemera.