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TENNIS RACQUET: WOODEN, OVAL SHAPE

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Racquets used by Mr and Mrs J E Mitchell of 11 Rankin Road, Shenton Park for social tennis. Has an oval shaped head. Paint is blue, gold and khaki. Written on the head and handle: 'Boans Ltd, Alexander. Made in Australia.' Hand grip is black leather. Gut strings are natural coloured, with thin blue gut reinforcing.

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cwa-org-43-1988.104.1

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Width

225 mm

Height or length

685 mm

Keywords

MITCHELL, Jocelyn

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Rankin Road [11], Shenton Park

Statement of significance

Tennis racquets used by local residents, Mr and Mrs Mitchell of Shenton Park.

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