Racquet, Circa 1934

Physical description

A Wright & Ditson 'All American' model open throat tennis racquet. String whipping and paint around shoulders and around base of throat. On obverse, model name is printed across throat. On reverse, manufacturer name is printed across throat. Printed on right side of shaft is name of manufacturer and words: 'MADE IN USA/LICENSED UNDER/PAT. NO 1664466' and 'STRUNG BY'. Printed on left side of shaft: PATENTED/TOP FLITE CONSTRUCTION'. Handle spiral-wrapped with leather hand grip, with string whipping at top end of grip. End wrap missing. Butt cloth with manufacturer's trademark printed on it. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Leather, Nylon, String, Paint

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