John Camel Heenan, (Benicia Boy.) by E.B. and E.C. Kellogg, circa 1859
National Museum of American History

John Camel Heenan, (Benicia Boy.) by E.B. and E.C. Kellogg, circa 1859

Whiting, George · n.d.

paper (overall material)
National Museum of American History
CC0 — Public Domain
National Museum of American History

This color lithograph is a half-length portrait of John Camel Heenan, dressed formally in a three-piece suit and tie. An eagle with a banner in its mouth is depicted beneath the portrait. The banner reads "Champion of America." Beneath it is a declaration of his height (6’ ½”) and his fighting weight (192-195 pounds).

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