Pinup Girl Vintage Traditional Tattoo Acetate Stencil from Bert Grimm's Shop

Pinup Girl 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

Its impossibly stylish

The man's mouth provides a rest for a cigarette or small cigar and holes in the face allow for the smoke to come out of his nose

Here is a great vintage tip tray

It measures approximately 32" tall

The pennant is in good condition with some wear consistent with age

It features a cheeky looking man with a gaping grin and large anthropomorphized feet with big grins of their own

" This paper political poster was painted by Leader Signs of Worcester

There are no markings identifying its date or country of origin

but it gives this doll a classic antique look

It appears to be missing a thread tensioner on the top

The doll measures 21 inches from head to toe

The machete is in very good condition and has an extremely sharp edge