Racquet, Circa 1900

Physical description

Wooden, slotted handle racquet with a 14 1/2 inch head. Partial inscription across top of racquet head on obverse: 'LEE SPECIA...', i.e. a 'Lee Special' model racquet. Inscription across neck of obverse: HARRY C. LEE & CO./NEW YORK. Company monogram across neck of reverse, and stamped on leather butt cap: L&C/TRADEMARK. Manufacturing and patent information along the sides of the handle, with the numbers '403' and '14 1/2' punched in. Materials: Wood, Gut, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquer

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