Sword Dagger Vintage Traditional Tattoo Acetate Stencil from Bert Grimm's Shop

Sword Dagger Vintage Traditional Tattoo Acetate Stencil from Bert Grimm's ShopDimensions: 2" x 6" This 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

but would also make a cool wall hanger for the collector of carnival and folk art

and New York Barclay St 41

and September of the year 1905

" These photos date to the 1980s and earlier and feature a variety of scenes including people

but may have some degree of wear and tear from decades of handling

The green paint on this heavy cast iron elephant bookend (or doorstop) has a wonderful antique patina loaded with charm and character

but do sometimes stick

which was pulled out of a Victorian era scrapbook

The binding is in good condition

and is also marked 1521

The pennant measures 7

The mask was intended to protect the user against ammonia poisoning