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Athletic Model Guild Vintage Original Photo of Wrestlers by Bob Mizer
About the Item
- Creator:Bob Mizer 1 (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1958
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Small crease in top of photo. Very difficult to see on this very rare image.
- Seller Location:Palm Springs, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 6231061stDibs: LU1767234950762
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