Lot 1089
Scarce Joe Louis Hair Pomade in Tin Cannister. Chicago, Illinois, c. 1940's. Circular tin, printed in four colors, has "Joe Louis" picture on the top, in a field of yellow. Printed in green, red, and dark brown, the lid reads reads, "It's Sensational…Joe Lewis Hair Pomade for Men, contains lanolin. Joe Louis Products Co., Distributor, 6 E. Garfield Blvd., Chicago, Ill., Net Wt. 3 3/4 oz." Back of tin in red, with text in dark brown. Exterior of container in extraordinary condition, with only some trivial occasional rubbing. Interior with contents intact and untouched! Width: 3 1/8". Very rare to find in this condition.
Alabama-born Joseph Louis Barrow, the legendary "Brown Bomber," is considered by many to be the finest heavyweight champion in the history of boxing. He held the world's heavyweight title from June 22, 1937 until June 25, 1948, where he set a division record of 25 successful title defenses. Along with his boxing successes came enormous popularity. He was respected by Americans of all color, and this a decade before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball.
Estimated Value $50 - 75.
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