Physical description

A Spalding 'Oval' model tennis racquet, featuring laminate convex throat, fine-grooved wooden handle, leather end wrap and leather butt cloth. Model name printed on throat on obverse, and manufacturer logo printed on throat on reverse. Manufacturer logo printed on butt cloth. Writing on side of shaft says: 'PATENTED/JAN 3. '05.'. Sticker on reverse throat states: 'WETHERBEE BROS./39 N. PRAIRIE ST./ GALESBURG, ILL.' Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Leather, Gut, Ink, String

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