Racquet, Circa 1964

Physical description

A Bancroft Players Special tennis racquet, with string whipping on shoulders, bamboo laminate, hide reinforcements under shoulders, and leather handle with X-formation perforations. Bancroft logo features across base of head. Throat features model name. Wreathed 'B' trademark features on lower shaft. Red 'B' trademark on butt cover. Autograph by Virginia Wade features along shaft on reverse. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Ink, Plastic, String, Adhesive tape, Paint, Hide

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