A Collection of 1935-1959 Wilson Sporting Goods Co. Golf Equipment Catalogs and Price Lists
A collection of vintage softcover catalogs, trade price lists, and promotional pamphlets published by the Wilson Sporting Goods Co. of Chicago, Illinois. This chronological assortment spans from the mid-1930s through the late 1950s, focusing primarily on golf equipment and related professional sporting goods. The group includes several iterations of the "The Gateway to Golf" series, "Wilson Golf Equipment for the Professional," and various "Restricted Line" publications designed for pro-shop distribution.
The collection features numerous covers with graphic illustrations and photographic portraits of iconic golfers associated with the Wilson Advisory Staff. Recognizable figures include Sam Snead, Patty Berg, Arnold Palmer, Gene Sarazen, Ralph Guldahl, and Johnny Revolta. One specific pamphlet titled "Progress..." illustrates the architectural rendering of the "Future Home of Wilson Sporting Goods Co." on Campbell Avenue in Chicago. The ephemeral nature of these items is highlighted by the inclusion of multiple confidential trade price list supplements, such as the 1935 Professional Price List and a 1941 supplement featuring Patty Berg and Sam Snead. The publications are predominantly octavo in format with staple-bound wrappers, showcasing period-correct mid-century modern graphic design, typography, and sports photography..
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