Patriotic Puncher
SOLD June 2016 |
Large card-mounted photograph showing George Herz, "World Champion Punching Bag Manipulator" and the tools of his trade, including six punching bags and five American flags, circa 1900. On period board mount about 10 x 8 inches (25x20 cm), with portion of letterhead attached to reverse reading "George Herz / World's Champion Punching Bag Manipulator / The Only Act Using Ten Bags at a Time / Permanent Address, 832 Nativity Place, Scranton Pa. / Enroute, ____ 190_." Print size 8.75 x 6.5 inches (22x17 cm).
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