Mushroom bat

Dateundated

DescriptionNatural stain wooden bat, 38 ounces, with a mushroom-shaped knob and "Mfgd. By The BH Piper Co. / Trademark / Manchester N.H. / No. 110" in the center of barrel.

Bio/Historical NoteThe "Mushroom Bat" was a very popular model in the early 1900s. This bat is made up of one of the longest barrels that goes into a thicker handle with its elongated "Mushroom-like" knob. The shape of the knob is meant to counterbalance the barrel, producing a more balanced bat.

Object numberB-1972-0104

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions34 in.

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