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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5819913d8-8869-4e38-b920-b465239e2a08

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