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Vintage Photograph of Jess Willard with Wife Hattie – Framed (5x7) – Family Provenance
Offered is a vintage photograph believed to depict Jess Willard, former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, alongside his wife Hattie Willard, sitting in an early automobile.
✨ Provenance:
• Seller is the great-granddaughter of Jess Willard
• This photo has been displayed in his granddaughter’s home
• Comes from a family collection of photographs and memorabilia
✨ Important Note on Authenticity:
While this photograph comes directly from the family collection, the exact age and whether this is an original period print or a later reproduction is unknown. It is being sold as a vintage family photograph.
✨ Details:
• Sepia-toned photograph
• Includes wood frame (shown)
• Approximate size: 5x7 inches
• Handwritten note on back reads: “Jess Willard & Hattie in Fiat”
• Early automobile adds historical interest (likely early 1900s scene)
✨ Condition:
• Visible wear, fading, and softness consistent with age
• Frame shows wear from display
• Backing has handwritten identification
✨ Why This is Collectible:
Jess Willard (1881–1968) was a heavyweight boxing champion best known for defeating Jack Johnson in 1915. Items with family provenance are especially desirable to collectors of boxing and historical memorabilia.
*other pictures is to show authenticity
