This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2011
This original, first generation photo, originated from one of the newspaper archives from the John Rogers Photo Archives.
Measures 5" x 7". Famed boxer Jack Johnson stands beside his wife, Lucille Cameron, a few months after their wedding in 1913. Their wedding came just three months after Johnson's first wife had commit suicide, making the nuptials even more controversial. On the Reverse: Chicago Tribune photographer's stamp, affixed description (torn), editor's markings, dated stamps, numbered stamp. (F1382)
News service photos are also included, and in those instances, are identified as such by their respective stampings. Acme Wire Photo, Associated Press, International News, and United Press have provided images to the archives. Reverse images are included for identification purposes. As part of the production process for the newspaper, images may show production notes, photographer's stamps, date codes, and other markings associated with the production of the Sporting News newspaper. In all cases, each selected image is of superior quality, subject matter, clarity, contrast and condition. Each image was archived by the Sporting News and includes the official Seattle Times hologram, assuring its origin and provenance. Additional MEARS LOA included with each lot.