James Edward "Jim" Canavan, Left Field, Omaha Omahogs/ Lambs, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This 1889 baseball card from the "Old Judge" series features James Edward "Jim" Canavan, a left fielder for the Omaha Omahogs/ Lambs, a team from the American Association league. Created by Goodwin & Company, the card depicts Canavan in a striped uniform, holding a bat, ready to take a swing. The image is printed in sepia tones and has a vintage look. The card showcases the evolution of baseball card collecting and its significance as a cultural artifact. It can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.