Racquet, Circa 1911

Physical description

A 'Sterling' 'Vim' tennis racquet by United States Athletic Co. Laminated convex throat and fine grooved octagonal handle. Leather end wrap. Cloth butt cap. The two model names featured across throat, one on each both side. On side of shaft inscription: 'MADE BY/UNITED STATES ATHLETIC CO/2222 DIVERSEY PARKWAY/CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Strings Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Glue, Nylon, Leather, String, Ink, Cloth

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