Ed Morris, Pitcher, Pittsburgh, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

"Ed Morris, Pitcher, Pittsburgh" is a black and white photograph from the "Old Judge" series of baseball trading cards, created in 1888 by Goodwin & Company as a promotional tool for Old Judge cigarettes. This card features Ed Morris, a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, in a full-length portrait. Morris is posed in a dynamic stance, suggesting the action of pitching. The card's simple design, utilizing a plain background and a clear image of the subject, is characteristic of the late 19th-century trading cards. The card measures 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches and is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The card is a valuable artifact for both baseball and advertising history enthusiasts.