Object Details
depicted (sitter)
Louis, Joe
maker
Fawcett Publications, Inc.
Description (Brief)
Comic book about the heavyweight champion of the world Joe Louis, entitled: "Joe Louis: Champion of Champions." Joe Louis, known as the "Brown Bomber," was considered one of the greatest heavyweight fighters of all time. He is often regarded as the first African American to become a nationwide hero, and became the focal point of anti-Nazi sentiment with the Schmeling fight of 1936. Louis was the reigning World Heavyweight Champion from 1937 until his retirement in 1949.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1950-09
ID Number
1983.0100.01
accession number
1983.0100
catalog number
1983.0100.01
Object Name
comic book
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 10 1/4 in x 7 in; 26.035 cm x 17.78 cm
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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
Comic Books
Data Source
National Museum of American History
depicted
Boxing
Subject
Comics
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_694749