Original vintage newspaper Le Petit Journal | 1910-07-17 | Jack Johnson vs Jim Jeffries | Boxing | Framed
We present the following product to you with pure excitement, because it generates just as many ecstatic feelings as the topic on the cover created in 1910. This issue of the French daily newspaper Le Petit Journal celebrates the victory of Jack Johnson against the heavyweight champion Jim Jeffries, which brought a wave of race riots across the USA.
Jeffries is white and Johnson is black – you can imagine who was the more widely supported boxer in those times. The bets on Jeffries were high, hence the shock after Johnson achieved an absolute, unprecedented victory in what was a pretty much one-sided match.
The match itself was a sensation even before it took place on the 4th of July, in Nevada, attracting media attention, lots of cameras and spectators. Writer Jack London was also reporting from the crowd on the day. The surprising turn of events caused significant uproar not only in the States, but also in many other countries, as the cover of the French newspaper shows.
This exclusive product is a genuinely irreplaceable gift for boxing fans and those who are curious to learn about the sensational landmarks in human history. This one is definitely a memory from a moment when Johnson contributed largely to the long road to racial equality and respect that we are still walking nowadays. That is why we have chosen a fitting stylish frame that suits the overall air of excitement that comes with the newspaper. The composition is rich in elements, which most certainly makes it an attention-stealing item.
Le Petit Journal occupied the conservative hemisphere of French politics and media. It was established by Moses Polydore Millaud in 1863 and it quickly became the most circulated daily in the whole country. Like many other newspapers, it disappeared in the conditions that the Second World War had created.- • Size: 48 х 35.6 х 2.5 cm
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• Wooden frame
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