So in reading that old thread on Net54, I'm reminded of another thread on this forum that I initiated but somewhat forgot about. Some good early information on the bats, including eventual conclusion that as of Spring of 1888 there were Louisville bats with (by studying multiple images from same photo shoot) . . .
J F HILLERICH & SON
216 FIRST ST.
LOUISVILLE, KY.
Memorabilia Forum thread:
https://www.net54baseball.com/showth...hlight=slugger
(same image shared on baseball side wtih a little different discussion on post #41).