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Ticket for the World's Championship boxing match, Jim Flynn vs. Jack Johnson

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One ticket (face value of $5.00) to the July 4, 1912 boxing match between challenger Jim Flynn, and heavyweight champion, Jack Johnson. The fighters pictures are printed in black on the pink ticket, and this specific ticket's number is 4642.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
depicted
Johnson, Jack
Date made
1912
associated dates
1966 / 1966
Credit Line
Mrs. Frank H. H. Roberts, Jr.
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 2 1/4 in x 8 1/4 in; 5.715 cm x 20.955 cm
Object Name
Tickets
tickets
ticket
ticket, boxing
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