CARPENTIER, GEORGES 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. He fought many of the top fighters of the era including Battling Siki, Tommy Gibbons and Jack Dempsey. Presented here is a wire photo of Carpentier and his daughter.
This photo measures 7 1/4 inches by 9 1/2 inches.The photo has a piece missing from the upper left corner,There are tack holes along two edges.There is a crease in the lower left corner.There are various light creases mainly on the left side.The back has the attached wire info.The image is vivid.