Ryan, Right Field, Chicago, from the series Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

"Ryan, Right Field, Chicago" is a cabinet card photograph from the "Old Judge Cigarettes" series, created in 1888 by Goodwin & Company. It depicts a baseball player in action, catching a ball. The image is characteristic of the 19th-century portraiture style, with a focus on capturing the subject's likeness and movement. The photograph was likely produced as a collectible for fans of baseball, highlighting the growing popularity of the sport in the late 19th century. This card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, provides a glimpse into the world of early baseball and the marketing strategies of the era.