Racquet, Circa 1933

Physical description

A Wright & Ditson 'Reliance' model tennis racquet with concave throat. Striped plastic reinforcements around shoulders and base of throat. Model name printed across throat on obverse. Manufacturer's trademark/logo features across throat on reverse. Handle spiral-wrapped with leather handgrip, leather end wrap and butt cap. Manufacturer name and country of origin imprinted on side of shaft. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Leather, Plastic, Gut

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