Racquet, Circa 1933

Physical description

A Wright & Ditson 'Davis Cup' model tennis racquet. String whipping around shoulders and around base of throat. On both sides of racquet the model name and manufacturer name are printed across throat. Along the shaft on obverse are four vertical stripes and words: FOR CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY'. On shaft on reverse are four vertical stripes and manufacturers trademark. Handle spiral-wrapped with leather hand grip, across which is printed manufacturers name. Butt cloth with manufacturer's trademark printed on it, and in pencil: B 105. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Leather, Nylon, String, Paint, Cloth, Plastic

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