Tennis racquet - "The Demon", made by Slazengers
Object Type
Sporting equipment/Playing equipment/Racquet
Date Used
Circa 1910
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Tennis racquet made of wood, painted with clear varnish. Brand type is "Slazenger" and the model type is "The Demon". Features unusual carved section at end of handle. Gold text on front of frame reads "Champion" and there is an emblem painted in gold and red on reverse. Text reads, in part "TYLDESLEY & HOLBROOK / WORLD WIDE REPUTATION...MANCHESTER". Numerous strings broken.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 680 W: 235 D: 38mm (H: 26 3/4 W: 9 1/4 D: 1 1/2")
Date Used
Circa 1910
Location
In storage
Registration No
1989.2088.1
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ms R. Forty
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Tennis racket
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Racquet sport
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