Racquet, Circa 1918

Physical description

A Wright and Ditson 'DC Model' (i.e. Davis Cup Model) tennis racquet, with: concave throat; bevelled crown; string whipping around shoulders; and, bald, thick octagonal handle. Decal inscription along throat on obverse: WRIGHT & DITSON/DC/MODEL. Wright & Ditson cursive logo features along throat on reverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Paint, Ink, Leather, Gut, String

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