Vintage 1950s Princeton University Private-Label Wooden Tennis Squash Racket – Provenance Verified

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Description:A striking piece of Ivy League collegiate history, this vintage laminated wood tennis racket features the "Princeton University" name cleanly … Read more Description:A striking piece of Ivy League collegiate history, this vintage laminated wood tennis racket features the "Princeton University" name cleanly stamped on both sides of the throat. This specific piece features verified single-family provenance, purchased and used on campus by a Princeton undergraduate student between 1951 and 1955.Produced as a private-label contract piece exclusively for the university bookstore (The U-Store), the frame showcases beautiful mid-century craftsmanship, including a white painted shoulder band flanked by graphic black-and-gold fiber bindings. The original 1950s orange nylon strings are broken but remain intact, giving it an authentic, time-worn character.A perfect addition for Princeton alumni, collectors of collegiate sports memorabilia, or designers looking for an authentic piece to complete a classic library, lounge, or "Dark Academia" styled space.Dimensions: Standard mid-century adult tennis racket size (~27" H x 9" W).Condition: Vintage original condition with appropriate light patina, scuffs to the wood, and broken stringing as shown. Unaltered. See less