Vintage Harwood Official Softball with Original Box – No. 100, 12 Inch

Description :
This vintage Harwood Official Softball retains its original cardboard box and features classic mid-century sporting graphics in red, black, and cream. The ball itself is stitched in white horsehide and clearly stamped with manufacturer details, including “Harwood Official Softball,” “No. 100,” “12 Inch,” and material specifications noting a horsehide cover with 100% virgin kapok fill. Produced in Natick, Massachusetts, the ball shows light surface wear and age toning consistent with storage rather than heavy play. The original box displays edge wear, creasing, and corner losses, but remains structurally intact and highly legible, enhancing its collectible appeal. Together, the ball and box form a well-preserved example of American sporting goods history.

Era
Mid 20th Century

Style
Vintage Sports Memorabilia / Americana

Technique
Hand-stitched horsehide cover with printed branding; lithographed cardboard packaging

Tools Used
Leather cutting tools, stitching needles, stamping presses, box die-cutting and printing equipment

History
Harwood was a Massachusetts-based sporting goods manufacturer known for producing balls and athletic equipment used in organized and recreational play across the U.S.

Manufacturer / Maker
Harwood Sporting Goods, Natick, Massachusetts

Measurements
4" W x 4" L x 4" D

Suggested Weight
1 lb

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
6" x 6" x 6"

Music
1950s–1960s American rock ’n’ roll or classic ballpark organ music

Item Number : P16097

Category : Misc Home Décor & Furniture

Brand : Harwood Sporting Goods, Natick, Massachusetts