Yes, the Gilbert & Bacon studio was in business well beyond 1886, operating at several different addresses which can help you zero in on a date.
As for the image of Mathews in this thread, it is interesting that he is wearing a different belt and posed in front of a different back drop than found on his 1888 Old Judge cards. So it is likely a different photo-shoot that may or may not be from 1888 although I do believe the original photo could be from Gilbert & Bacon. The same, or similar bat was used by teammates that were photographed in 1888 (same "Louisville KY" inscription). I suspect this particular negative was never sent to Goodwin & Co. for possible use in making his cards (based on it being a separate photo shoot).
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