Created by:

Dana Photo Studio, American  Search this

Distributed by:

The Sommer Studio, American  Search this

Subject of:

Jack Johnson, American, 1878 - 1946  Search this

Medium:

ink on photographic paper on cardboard

Dimensions:

H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 7/16 in. (8.9 x 13.8 cm)

Type:

photographic postcards

Place captured:

Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1910

Description:

A black-and-white photographic postcard of Jack Johnson's corner before the "Fight of the Century" between Johnson and James J. Jeffries. Johnson, seated wears a robe and points with his right hand. He is surrounded by training and support staff.

Topic:

African American  Search this

Athletes  Search this

Boxing  Search this

Photography  Search this

Race relations  Search this

Sports  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2010.36.1.1

Restrictions & Rights:

Public domain

Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Photographs and Still Images

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5da4c25c2-0eea-415b-8f06-c7a868a290b3

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2010.36.1.1