Welch, Center Field, Philadelphia Athletics, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a baseball card featuring a player for the Philadelphia Athletics, named Welch, in a batting stance. The card was created by Goodwin & Company for the "Old Judge" cigarette series, printed in 1888. The image shows Welch in the act of swinging a bat with a field background and is a rare example of early baseball card art. It features a sepia tone photo with clear details and text that identifies the player and team. The card, measuring 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, is currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.