Ferdinand Gruhn and George Hackenschmidt demonstrating the Creel hold.
- Date:
- [between 1900 and 1911?]
- Reference:
- 3288172i
- Part of:
- The James Gardiner Collection.
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Photograph of Ferdinand Gruhn and George Hackenschmidt, both professional wrestlers, demonstrating the Creel hold, a Graeco-Roman form, wearing dark briefs, socks and shoes.
Publication/Creation
[Place of publication not identified] : Rotary photo E.C., [between 1900 and 1911?]
Physical description
1 photographic postcard; 13.8 x 8.4 cm.
Contributors
Lettering
IV. The Creel Hold
Bravo Hacker (written in black ink, bottom recto)
Dear Gordon / When are you / going for your holiday / wot? / Rotten weather ain't / it. I was going to Yarmouth & back on the / bike this afternoon. / I feel quite disappointed. / Joe (written in black ink, left verso)
Notes
This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 3288172i
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Where to find it
Homoerotica Album
Location Status Access Closed stores