Racquet, Circa 1950

Physical description

A Bancroft Super Winner tennis racquet, with hide reinforcements, bamboo laminated shaft, ribbon whipping from shoulders to shaft, and leather handle with X-formation perforations. Bancroft logo features across base of head. Throat features model name. 'B' trademark features on lower shaft and butt cover. Inscription across lower shaft: REGISTRATION/NUMBER/18436. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Ink, Plastic, Ribbon, Adhesive tape, Paint, Hide

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