CARPENTIER, GEORGES ANTIQUE PHOTO
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Regular price $185.00
Georges Carpentier (January 12, 1894 – October 28, 1975) was a French boxer. He fought mainly as a light heavyweight and heavyweight in a career lasting from 1908-26. Nicknamed the "Orchid Man", he stood 5 ft 11½ in (1.82 m) but his fighting weight ranged from 125 to 175 lb (57 to 79 kg). Carpentier was known for his speed, his excellent boxing skills and his extremely hard punch. He fought many of the top fighters of the era including Battling Siki, Tommy Gibbons and Jack Dempsey. Presented here is a antique photo of Carpentier.
This photo measures 8 inches by 10 inches.The photo has a piece missing from the lower right corner.There is some small creasing and nicks on the bottom edge.The rest of the photo shows some minor wear from age.The back has the photographer markings.The image is vivid.
This photo measures 8 inches by 10 inches.The photo has a piece missing from the lower right corner.There is some small creasing and nicks on the bottom edge.The rest of the photo shows some minor wear from age.The back has the photographer markings.The image is vivid.
Size: 8 x 10
Condition: very good