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Graton & Knight Manufacturing Company Grako No.
567-C Catchers Mitt |
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Graton & Knight Co.
Grako No. 567-C Catchers
Mitt |
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Item Details |
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CIRCA
- 1953
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MANUFACTURER
- Graton & Knight
Manufacturing
Company
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SIZE
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Juvenile-Youth
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PRICE GUIDE
- $40.00-$60.00
Excellent - Near
Mint Condition
Information
Provided by:
Keymancollectibles.com
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Graton & Knight Manufacturing Co. was
established in Worcester, Massachusetts
in 1851, as tanners and manufacturers
of leather belting and other leather
goods. Throughout its peak years the
company processed over 300,000 hides
annually. Development of plastics and
synthetic materials after World War II
drastically reduced the demand for
leather, and the company ceased
operations about 1962.
Graton and Knight produced a line of Grako leather toys in the 1950s, such
as Cowboy holsters and suits; Space gun
& holster; Hobby Craft kits; and
Juvenile Sporting equipment; boxing
gloves, basketballs, footballs, and
"Star Player" baseball gloves. As
advertised in a 1953 trade leaflet -
Grako features: *Top grain cowhide
*Rawhide lacing *Comfortable sheepskin
lining *Skilled craftsmanship *Major
League styling *Eye catching packing
*Profitably priced *Popular sellers.
The baseball gloves also came in packaged sets, which included 1952 Topps
Baseball Trading Cards. Pictured here
is item 567-C "Star Player" catchers
mitt featuring top grain cowhide,
sheepskin back, and rawhide lacing.
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Graton & Knight Co.
Grako No. 567-C Catchers Mitt |
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| 1953 Dealers Trade Pamphlet |
Back of 567-C Catcher Mitt |
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