- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Louis, Joe, American, 1914 - 1981
- Date
- 1946
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7 5/8 x 5 1/4 in. (19.4 x 13.3 cm)
- Description
- An advertisement promoting the first full-length biography of boxer, Joe Louis, autographed in blue ink by Louis on the left side. The ad consists of a black and white portrait photograph of Joe Louis on a blue background with five pointed stars surrounding his image. Below the image is the message: "A condensation of the book* -- the first full-length biography of the Alabama farm boy who became heavyweight boxing champion and 'good-will ambassador' of the colored race".
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements
- Type
- advertisements
- Topic
- Advertising
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Sports
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.31.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




