Cleveland, 3rd Base, New York, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, created by Goodwin & Company, features a portrait of player "Cleveland" of the New York team. The card is a classic example of early baseball memorabilia, with its simple, yet engaging, composition. The player is depicted in a typical pose, standing with his hands clasped in front of him, showcasing his uniform and the "New York" lettering on his jersey. These cards were originally distributed with Old Judge cigarettes and are now highly sought-after by collectors of baseball ephemera. This specific example is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.