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Photograph caption dated May 4, 1950 reads "Here's how. Col. Powell whittles on simple chain, while laid out on table are progressive steps he uses in making 'spiral chain' shown in foreground. He starts with plain round piece at back edge of table and makes precise measurements through every phase." The article partially reads "Perpetrator of these wooden fantasies: A. E. Powell, retired colonel, Royal Engineers, British Army, aged 67."; See images #00135641 through #00135643 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Men--California--Los Angeles Retired military personnel--Great Britain Wood-carvers--California--Los Angeles Wood-carving--California--Los Angeles Whittling Handicraft--California--Los Angeles Tables--California--Los Angeles Chairs--California--Los Angeles Rugs--California--Los Angeles Blinds North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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