CARPENTIER, GEORGES & FAMILY ANTIQUE PHOTO (1921)

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 his family in 1921.
This photo measures 7 inches by 9 inches.The photo has a small crease in the upper right and lower left corners.The rest of the photo shows just minor wear.The back has a stamp and writing in pencil dated June,14,1921.The image is vivid.