Racquet, Circa 1908

Physical description

An oval, wooden racquet with a laminated convex throat. Decal inscription of model type around crown on obverse is illegible. Decal of company trademark features on throat of obverse. Within a football device is the inscription: TRADE MARK/SCH[MELZER]'S/KA[N]SAS [CIT]Y/S[P]ORTING GOODS. Hand carved name along throat on obverse: JEANETTE. Hand carved initials, in Greek script, across throat on reverse, read 'Pi Delta'. Hand carved inscription further down on handle reads: JOE BROWN. Decal inscription along right side of stem: SCHMELZER ARMS CO./KANSAS CITY, MO. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquer

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