Racquet, Circa 1940

Physical description

A Spalding 'Lamina' tennis racquet, with tape whipping around shoulders; and, leather handle grip with patterned perforations. Inscription along obverse: A.G. SPALDING BROS/MULTI-PLY/LAMINA/SPALDING. Model name also across base of head on reverse. Spalding ball trademark features on throat of reverse, and impressed on butt cover. Materials: Wood, Glue, Metal, Lacquer, Nylon, String, Leather, Ink, Paint, Cloth tape, Adhesive tape

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