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Dempsey, Jack, 1862-1895
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Jack “The Nonpareil” Dempsey?

Full-length portrait of a boxer looking to the right and posing with his fists up. He is wearing leggings and boxing shoes and is standing in front of a landscape-themed background. The name “Dempsey, Jack” is written on the negative sleeve. The boxer is probably Jack “The Nonpareil” Dempsey (also known as John Kelly), who competed from the 1880s until his death in 1895. Image note: Tape on negative.

Jack “The Nonpareil” Dempsey?

Full-length portrait of a boxer looking to the right and posing with his fists up. He is wearing leggings and boxing shoes and is standing in front of a landscape-themed background. The number 15362 and the name “J. Dempsey” are written on a label on the negative. The boxer is probably Jack “The Nonpareil” Dempsey (also known as John Kelly) who competed from the 1880s until his death in 1895. See related image No. 373G0051. Image note: Tape on negative.