CARPENTIER, GEORGES ORIGINAL 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 an antique studio photo of Carpentier.
This photo measures 8 inches by 10 inches.The photo has large tears in the lower corners.The upper corners have small tears.There is a small tear on the right edge.Marked Jumiers Studio 1918.The bacx has writing in pencil.The image is vivid.