Hattie Stewart, Champion Female Boxer of the World, from the Champions of Games and Sports series (N184, Type 2) issued by W.S. Kimball & Co. 1887
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This chromolithograph card from the "Champions of Games and Sports" series by W.S. Kimball & Co. features Hattie Stewart, a champion female boxer. Printed in 1887, the card depicts Stewart in a portrait format, with a boxing match scene below. The card's design is typical of trade cards, a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century. Its colorful imagery and detailed depiction showcase the growing popularity of boxing, and specifically, the rise of female athletes like Hattie Stewart.
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