Wooden tennis racquet press, c1935
Object Type
Sporting equipment/Playing equipment/Racquet/Press
Date Used
Circa 1935
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Wooden tennis racquet press comprised of a lower wooden trapezoid shaped frame. Attached to the top of it via metal hinged arms are two horizontal panels of wood. The arms allow these two panels to be raised 50 mm allowing a racquet head to be inserted. Two angled metal bars connecting the two panels have a lever section at the top and screw at the bottom enabling the press to be adjusted accordingly. Manufacturer's stamp at top of frame.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 240 W: 275 D: 30mm (H: 9 7/16 W: 10 13/16 D: 1 3/16")
Date Used
Circa 1935
Location
In storage
Registration No
1992.2547
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Steve Mason.
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