Photograph by
Unidentified
Subject of
Louis, Joe, American, 1914 - 1981
Unidentified Man or Men
Unidentified Child or Children
Date
August 1944
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W: 4 × 5 5/8 in. (10.2 × 14.3 cm)
Description
A black and white photograph of Joe Louis sitting with a young boy and another man. Both the man and Louis are wearing robes. The young boy is wearing a light shirt. A crowd can be seen in the background. Handwritten on back of photograph, [Affaccio / Louis at exhibition bout / in NORBS THEATRE / Affaccio Aug 44].
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Athletes
Boxing
Children
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.120.12.7
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ae50d675-eeb1-4346-abb7-8b2ab93684ee

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