Steckbeck – Bust of Charles XII presented to Jim Thorpe
Photographic negative of bronze bust of Swedish King Charles XII of Sweden (1682-1718) presented to Jim Thorpe in recognition of Thorpe’s victory in the Pentathlon.
Original caption reads: This bronze bust of the King of Sweden was presented by his majesty the King of Sweden to James Thorpe as the winner of the Pentathlon.
Photographer: unknown
Collection: Steckbeck
Photo ID: SK-25-05