Bubble-Gum Champ Jimmy Hatcher, 12, of Farnum street, Quincy, gives blow-by-blow lessons on blowing bubbles. Left to right, Jimmy shows how to prepare ammunition, how to insert properly in mouth, proper preparation to insure flexibility of gum. At far right, the Champ exhales deeply, getting pressure for what's to follow. Photos at right show the finished product.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Bubble-Gum Champ Jimmy Hatcher, 12, of Farnum street, Quincy, gives blow-by-blow lessons on blowing bubbles. Left to right, Jimmy shows how to prepare ammunition, how to insert properly in mouth, proper preparation to insure flexibility of gum. At far right, the Champ exhales deeply, getting pressure for what's to follow. Photos at right show the finished product.

Kelly, Frank (Photographer) · [ca. November 1956]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Gum

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