Racquet, Circa 1925

Physical description

A Spalding 'Nationalist B' tennis racquet with concave throat, bevelled crown, string whipping around shoulders, and smooth octagonal handle. Model name across throat on obverse. Spalding cursive signature trademark features along throat on reverse. Spalding ball trademark impressed in gold on butt cover. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Gut, Ink, Leather, String, Paint

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