1930s Antique Tom Blake Wooden Hawaiian Surfboard
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1930s Antique Tom Blake Wooden Hawaiian Surfboard
About the Item
- Creator:Tom Blake (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 155 in (393.7 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1933-1939
- Condition:Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Haleiwa, HI
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5290219513882
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