Created by

Dana Photo Studio, American

Distributed by

The Sommer Studio, American

Subject of

Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946

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

Athletes

Boxing

Photography

Race relations

Credit Line

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

Object number

2010.36.1.1

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture