Object Details
referenced
Sullivan, John L.
Description (Brief)
Dark blue silk boxing banner with green border. American Eagle at center over American shield. Four pairs of flags, Irish and American. The American flags have St. Andrews crosses. Reads "John L. Sullivan, Champion of the World, May the Best Man Win, Beat Paddy Ryan Feb 7th, 1882." Banner is framed in a gilt frame. This represents the first time Sullivan won the championship, defeating Paddy Ryan in a bare knuckle fight in Mississippi CIty, Mississippi.
date made
1882
ID Number
CL.292963.01
accession number
292963
catalog number
292963.01
Object Name
Banner
banner, boxing
Physical Description
fabric (banner material)
red (overall color)
white (overall color)
blue (overall color)
green (overall color)
wood (frame material)
glass (frame material)
Measurements
overall: 20 in x 20 in; 50.8 cm x 50.8 cm
associated place
United States
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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
Many Voices, One Nation
Exhibition
Entertainment Nation
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
Data Source
National Museum of American History
web subject
Sports
name of sport
Boxing
level of sport
Professional
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1065547