Set of Wilson Golf Clubs, circa 1955
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Wilson Sporting Goods Company began producing athletic goods in the mid-1910s and became a leading sports equipment manufacturer. The company made gear for a range of sports, including football, basketball, baseball, tennis, and golf. The company regularly sought advice from athletes and experts in their particular sport to help design equipment--from drivers and irons to the "Indestructo" golf bag.
Wilson Sporting Goods Company began producing athletic goods in the mid-1910s and became a leading sports equipment manufacturer. The company made gear for a range of sports, including football, basketball, baseball, tennis, and golf. The company regularly sought advice from athletes and experts in their particular sport to help design equipment--from drivers and irons to the "Indestructo" golf bag.
Artifact
Golf club (Equipment)
Date Made
circa 1955
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
90.20.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of David & Barbara Shafer.
Material
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Leather
Cloth
Color
Tan (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Length: 41 in
Width: 9 in
Height: 5 in
Inscriptions
on side of bag: WILSON INDESTRUCTO
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