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HISTORY: John L. Sullivan was born on October 15, 1858 in Roxbury, Boston, MA. He is the link between bare knuckles and glove fighting and is considered to be one of the best heavyweights ever. He held the undisputed World Heavyweight Boxing Championship for ten years, winning it in 1882 from Paddy Ryan and losing it in 1892 to James J. Corbett. Other notable fighters he fought and defeated included Jake Kilrain, Charlie Mitchell and Dominic McCaffrey. Presented here is a scarce, Victorian era, hand woven silk Stevensgraph of John L. Sullivan produced by Thomas Stevens in 1888. Stevensgraph as a title was invented by Thomas Stevens and first appears on the backing paper for his bookmarks in 1876. He called his factory "The Stevengraph Works", and later referred to his woven silk pictures in the same way when they first appeared in 1879.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original Victorian era, hand woven silk Stevensgraph of John L. Sullivan produced by Thomas Stevens in 1888. Stevensgraph as a title was invented by Thomas Stevens and first appears on the backing paper for his bookmarks in 1876. He called his factory "The Stevengraph Works", and later referred to his woven silk pictures in the same way when they first appeared in 1879. Includes the names of Sullivan and the producer on mount. Mount has some staining and edge wear. Very minor soiling on the silk itself. Residue on back from mounting. Magnificent hand woven silk of the great John L. Sullivan. 5 1/4" x 7."
