Object Details
Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Jack Johnson, American, 1878 - 1946
James J. Jeffries, American, 1875 - 1953
Description
A souvenir boxing pennant for “The Fight of the Century” of Jack Johnson vs. Jim Jeffries in Reno, Nevada on July 4, 1910. The pennant is composed of wool felt and has a red body edged in blue trim. Painted in black is the date [July 4, 1910] (oriented vertically) and [RENO] (oriented horizontally). Between the painted words, a round piece of printed cotton with an image of Johnson and Jeffries sparring has been sewn to the pennant. Jeffries and Johnson are depicted against a light blue background, with Johnson on the left in white trunks and Jeffries on the right in white trunks. Black text below reads [PURSE $101,000 / CLEASON & RICKARD]. Around the edge of the image is a darker blue border with text reading [JACK JOHNSON JIM JEFFRIES / WORLDS HEAVY WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP]. The blue felt trim extends past the base of the pennant to form two tassels.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1910
Object number
2022.107
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Type
pennants
Medium
wool felt with paint and printed cotton
Dimensions
H x W: 13 1/2 × 25 1/2 in. (34.3 × 64.8 cm)
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
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
Topic
African American
Athletes
Boxing
Race relations
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2022.107