Physical description

A Wright & Ditson 'Contender' model tennis racquet, endorsed by George Lott. String whipping around shoulders and around base of throat. Parts of throat and shoulders painted burgundy. Racquet model name and endorser name printed across throat on obverse. Endorser image printed on shaft on obverse. On reverse, manufacturer name and image of endorser are printed across throat, and signature of endorser adhered as decal on shaft. On left side of shaft are manufacturer's name and country of manufacture. Octagonal, fine-grooved handle, with leather end wrap. Owner name: 'WOODS' inscribed on shaft on obverse and reverse, and adhered using decals on left side of shaft. Two further decals adhered onto left side of shaft including one red with white cross, and one white with black spot. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Leather, Nylon, Paint, String