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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated February 12, 1949 partially reads, "'For better health and clearer thinking stand on your head.' This is the advice of Charles M. Pierce of Burbank, inventor of a slanting board exerciser. Born in Morris, ILL., in 1866, Pierce came to Hollywood 50 years ago from Oregon, where he was a bank manager. He bought the first hotel in Hollywood, located at Yucca and Ivar Sts., and got installation of the community's first telephone. Burbank has been his home for the past 11 years. During this time he has produced and distributed more than 11,000 of his boards. They are now in use all over the United States, Canada, and the Hawaiian Islands." Photograph caption reads, "This is way Burbanker thinks more clearly, gains health. Charles M. Pierce, inventor of slanting board exerciser, show how it is done."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Exercise--Health aspects--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Exercise therapy--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Home gyms--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Exercise--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Men--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Exercise--Equipment and supplies Inventors--United States Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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