CARPENTIER, GEORGES ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO

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. Presented here is an original wirephoto of Carpentier.
This is an original wirephoto of Carpentier. The photo measures 6 inches by 8 inches.The photo has been miscut.The edges and corners show minor wear.The back is black except for Carpentier's name written in pencil.The images are clean.