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Wright & Ditson Antique Tennis Racket and Embroidered Yellow Cover "Susie"

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About the Item

An antique wooden Wright & Ditson The Hub tennis racket and yellow and green hand-embroidered racket cover. This tennis racket is unique in that it is marked with the owner's name on a metal plaque with the year. "Harley O. Thomas, 1918". The racket is by Wright & Ditson and is created from wood, with leather details. The racket itself is unusable as it will need to be restrung. However, it will be fabulous for display on a wall. The racket is covered in a hand-embroidered racket cover. The background of one side of the cover is yellow, with "Susie" embroidered in green yarn. A fabulous addition to any tennis lover's home or pied-à-terre. Harley O. Thomas 1918 Dimensions: 27" Tall 8.75" Wide .75" Deep.
  • Creator:
    Wright & Ditson (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Depth: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1918
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Age-appropriate wear. Including light scratching and the strings on the racket have been broken in one spot.
  • Seller Location:
    Oklahoma City, OK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3382331532192

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