CARPENTIER, GEORGES-JACK CURLEY-FRANCOIS DESCHAMPS ANTIQUE 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. 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 with Jack Curley and Francois De Schamps
This studio photo measures 8 inches by 10 inches.The photo has a small tear on th etop edge.The corners have small creases.The back has a seal from Ring Magazine and Carpentier's name written in pencil.The image is vivid.