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 a antique photo of Carpentier in training.
This photo measures 6 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches.The photo has a crease in the upper right corner.There is some overall light wrinkling to the photo.The corners are soft.The back has writing in pencil.The image is vivid.