How to clean up a century old piece. Removing later additions and bring back to original.
Yes Yes, And Furthermore...
Here's something we know. This sheet was done by Dusty Rhodes aka Professor Manley.
It's signed.
The dude's full name was Manley Raymond "Dusty" Rhodes (1890-1962.) Our professional research team at LTP confirms: The hand that wrought this had nothing at all to do with the big framed panel that hung in his studio.
Compare the knives and faces.
But as a wise collector once said: Let's just sit back and dig these tattoo masters. They are the true and real artists of the last Century.