Jess Willard

Postcard

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Key West Art & Historical Society

Jess Willard: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Jess Willard

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Jess Willard

Entry/Object ID

2020.01.0384

Description

Postcard the champion American boxer Jess Willard who visited Key West on April 7, 1915.

Collection

Postcard Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Photograph (1900-Present)

Date Published

circa 1920

Transcription

Transcription

The champion fighter of the world, Willard, age 28 years. Visited K.W. April 7, 1915. Fought Jack Johnson in Havana and won.

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

5-1/2 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Condition

Grade 4 Good