JOHNSON, JACK-JIM JEFFRIES ORIGINAL SOUVENIR HANDKERCHIEF (1910)

On July 4, 1910 Jack Johnson successfully defended his heavyweight title against Jim Jeffries, the former champion. Jeffries had retired undefeated champion after his last fight in 1904. Encouraged greatly by a racist public eager to get rid of Jack Johnson, Jeffries agreed to fight Johnson, but age and an almost six year lay-off, coupled with Johnson's great skill and youth proved to be too much. Jeffries was easily defeated in a one sided match. Offered here is an original souvenir handkerchief which pictures both fighters and promoter-referee Tex Rickard.
This is an original cottom souvenir handkerchief. It has the original folds. No tears. Bold, crisp images and print of blue against a white background. Has some foxing. and minor brown staining. 16" x 16."