Peace Sign Vintage Traditional Tattoo Acetate Stencil from Bert Grimm's Shop There were hanging in his

There were hanging in his garage over his work bench (and over his vast collection of vintage foreign liquors that he collected in the service)

There are a couple of very small holes on the edge of the frame

Anterior view of Knee Joint

These punches would likely be used for stamping metal and other materials

Peace Sign Vintage Traditional Tattoo Acetate Stencil from Bert Grimm's Shop There were hanging in hisThis 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