Advertisement, James Figg, sword fighting, boxing
Advertisement for the services of the champion boxer James Figg - teaching gentlemen the use of the small backsword and quarterstaff, at home and abroad. Generally regarded as the earliest of Prize Ring boxing champions, Figg was also a expert in the use of swords, cudgels and quarterstaffs
Picture No
11016011
Media ID
48394831
Size
2988px x 4000px
(2.3MB)
Credit
© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Advertisement, engraving by William Hogarth
Date
early 18th century
