CARPENTIER, GEORGES ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO (1926-TRAINING AT STILLMAN'S GYM)

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 antique wirephoto of Carpentier training at Stillman's Gym in 1926.
This is an antique original wirephoto of Carpentier. The photo measures 8 inches by 10 inches. The photo shows minor corner and edge ware. The back has the attached wire information and is dated 1926. The image is vivid.