Johnny Coulon, from the series Prizefighters (T9), issued by Turkey Red Cigarettes

1910–11

Not on view

Trade card (no. 54) from the series Prizefighters (T9), issued by Turkey Red Cigarettes. Known as the "Turkey Red" series. These prizefighter cards are numbered 51-76 with the other 100 being Baseball Players (see series T3). Large scale colorful cabinet-style cards. Image of prizefighter in action at center with gold "nameplate" on frame-like border. Cards were obtained by redeeming Turkey Red cigarette coupons. There are a number of different backs in set including some with numbered checklists of the cards in sequence with the baseball cards. Note: S. Anargyros Tobacco Company was bought by American Tobacco Company at turn of century although S. Anargyros is printed on back of "Picture Coupon" cards for 51-76.

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Title: Johnny Coulon, from the series Prizefighters (T9), issued by Turkey Red Cigarettes
Publisher: American Tobacco Company
Date: 1910–11
Medium: Commercial color lithograph
Dimensions: Sheet: 8 × 5 3/4 in. (20.3 × 14.6 cm)
Classifications: Prints, Ephemera
Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
Object Number: Burdick 242,T9.4
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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