Racquet, Circa 1892

Physical description

A John Wanamaker Wissahickon transitional flat top tennis racquet, with solid convex throat, and slender fine-grooved handle. Stringing made from 'Oriental' gut, suggesting it is silk. Burnt into the throat on reverse is the letter 'F'. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Leather, Silk, Ink, Paint

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