Racket, Tennis
- Object Name:
- Racket, Tennis
- Object ID:
- 1995.020
- Creator:
- Draper-Maynard Company
Manufacturer - Place of Origin:
- Plymouth, NH
- Date:
- circa 1928
- Description:
- Racquet, tennis, made by Draper-Maynard Company, Plymouth, NH, 1928. Wooden racquet with nylon string. Model name "AMBASSADOR", decal on front. Manufacturer printed on side, "Made by the DRAPER & MAYNARD CO. / PLYMOUTH, N.H." Weight stamped on opposite side, "13 OZ". Lucky Dog trademark (pointer over "D & M" in diamond) in two locations: decal on back, and stamped leather on handle bottom. Handle wrapped with leather band; inlaid wood decorative elements.
- Material:
- Wood
Composition
Nylon
Leather - Dimensions:
- H-17.25 W-8.75 D-1.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Donated by Michael J. Griffin of Hampton, NH. Purchased by his sister, Margaret Griffin Googins, of Portsmouth, NH, in 1928. Used by Margaret and Michael until 1990. Their uncle was a sporting goods salesman who sold Draper-Maynard products, among others.
Draper-Maynard Company (c. 1900-1937), Plymouth, NH. Made sporting equipment. Well known for baseball uniforms, balls, bats, etc., and for the "Lucky Dog" trademark. - Credit Line:
- Gift of Michael J. Griffin
- Subjects:
- Tennis, Tennis rackets, Dogs, Bird dogs
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