Dumbo Elephant Vintage Traditional Tattoo Acetate Stencil from Bert Grimm's Shop

Dumbo Elephant Vintage Traditional Tattoo Acetate Stencil from Bert Grimm's ShopThis vintage traditional tattoo acetate stencil comes from the estate of old school tattoo artist Col. William L. Todd who worked alongside partner Bob Shaw at the world famous Bert Grimm's Tattoo Studio at Nu Pike in Long Beach California starting in 1973. This hand etched stencil is one of a kind. It was acquired from Col. Todd's son, Larry, from his personal collection of his father's effects from Bert Grimm's shop. Please see the attached letter

5x3" and is in a 8x6" contemporary black frame

She bears the immaculate heart or sacred heart symbol on her chest

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though one side has some tears

The large paws are in a staggered formation on a nice wood base to which the mount is securely attached

making this solid brass beauty quite unique

out of Worcester

There is additional text that is concealed by the frame

Width when opened: 51

They are made by Taxco out of Mexico and are marked 925

There is one small ding on the bottom right side that shows up as a dark spot in the photos

View from above