Schoeneck, 1st Base, Indianapolis, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a baseball card featuring Schoeneck, a first baseman for the Indianapolis team, from the *Old Judge* series, a set of trading cards produced in 1888 by Goodwin & Company to promote Old Judge Cigarettes. The card features a sepia-toned photograph of Schoeneck holding a bat and is typical of the era, with a simple design and a minimalist aesthetic. The card is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The card showcases the popularity of baseball as a national pastime in the late 19th century, using the image of a beloved athlete to attract consumers.