Printed Ephemera — 1975-04
Box On!
Copy of 'Box On' for April 1975, the official magazine of the London Ex-Boxers Association. It has a cover photo of Larry Gains, president of the Association and former champion boxer. Larry Gains was born in Toronto in Canada, and from the mid 1930s he lived in London and fought many leading European boxers. However he was not allowed to compete for the British national championship, as non-white boxers were barred from participation until 1947.
- Category:
- Printed Ephemera
- Object ID:
- 2007.1/126
- Object name:
- Box On!
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- Artist/Maker:
- L. Verby & Sons Limited
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- Production date:
- 1975-04
- Material:
paper, ink
- Measurements/duration:
- H 251 mm, W 190 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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