Patrick Fitzgerald, Pedestrian, from the Goodwin Champion series for Old Judge and Gypsy Queen Cigarettes 1888

This colorful lithograph card, "Patrick Fitzgerald, Pedestrian", is part of a series of trading cards created by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge and Gypsy Queen Cigarettes. The artwork features a portrait of the renowned pedestrian Patrick Fitzgerald, depicted in his athletic attire against a seaside backdrop. These trading cards were popular in the late 19th century and are now highly sought after by collectors of ephemera and sports memorabilia. The small size of the card, 2 5/8 x 1 1/2 in. (6.6 x 3.8 cm), is typical of the era and its design highlights the artistry of chromolithographic printing. The card serves as a visual document of 19th-century sports culture and the growing popularity of tobacco products.