Racquet, Circa 1892

Physical description

A Wright and Ditson transitional flat-top junior tennis racquet, with: solid, convex throat; and, cross-hatched handle. Inscription across throat on obverse: WRIGHT/& DITSON/BOSTON/MASS./U.S.A. Two handwritten inscriptions across throat on reverse: JOHN HOWARD/.../TOM H. Materials: Wood, Gut, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Ink, Adhesive tape

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