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TENNIS RACQUET
1920 - 1930Subcollections
Overview
Tennis racquet, c.1920-30, made from wood with gut strings, end of handle covered with leather strip.
Trade logos painted on upper handle; one side depicts a globe with 'West Is Best' within black & yellow banners on a blue back ground.
The other side has the word Elle with ? In a red banner on a blue back ground.
There is some indecipherable lettering on the base of the handle.
The strings are in poor condition and shows evidence of previous repair.
There are traces of yellowing varnish on the wooden frame indicating that the whole was varnished.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-37-2001.381
Item type
Objects
Material
Gut (Animal Material)
Leather
Metal
Wood
Width
22 cm
Height or length
70 cm
Depth
4 cm
Inscriptions and markings
…..ENGERS AUSTRALIA LTD (possibly SLAZENGERS)
Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Monday, 27 February, 2023
Completeness
