Racquet, Circa 1917

Physical description

A Spalding 'Fairfield' wooden tennis racquet with concave throat, partially double-strung net, bevelled crown, and grooved octagonal handle. Model name across throat on obverse. Spalding ball trademark features on throat on reverse. Inscription along right side of shaft: FORSPUN GUT/... Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Gut, Ink, Leather, Paint

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