Racquet, Circa 1888

Physical description

A Spalding 'The Slocum' flat-top tennis racquet, featuring: solid convex throat; slender, octagonal handle; and wooden butt cap. Decal of model name and Spalding logo within ball trademark feature across black-painted throat on obverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Gut, Ink, Paint

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