Irish-American Boxing Trophy Belt
Irish-American Boxing Trophy Belt
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- Description (Brief)
- Embroidered nineteenth century boxing belt featuring both Irish and American iconography. Figures include two bare-knuckled pugilists, as well as shamrocks, harps, U.S. and Irish flags, and two builidings.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- belt, boxing
- date made
- 1850 - 1900
- Physical Description
- leather; textile; steel (overall material)
- embroidery (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements
- overall: 4 3/4 in x 36 in x 3/4 in; 12.065 cm x 91.44 cm x 1.905 cm
- ID Number
- CL.64.0171
- accession number
- 249438
- catalog number
- 64.0171
- subject
- Irish Americans
- Boxing
- Sports
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Sport and Leisure
- Cultures & Communities
- Family & Social Life
- Highlights from the Culture and the Arts Collection
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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