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Bruce of LA /AKA Bruce Bellas Photograph of Drew Burton

About the Item

Popular beef cake model Drew Burton was photographed by many male physique photographers. His all American Boy Nextdoor Good Looks made him very popular! Didn't hurt that he was also well endowed! Bruce Bellas/ AKA Bruce of LA photographed until his death in 1974. These photos were bought in the 1980s from Physique Memorabilia in NYC, photos are from Bruce Bellas Archives.
  • Creator:
    Bruce Bellas (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 0.07 in (1.78 mm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 191stDibs: LU843019026402
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