Tennis racquet & cover, Oliver Junior Bluebird

Object Type
Sporting equipment/Playing equipment/Racquet
Date Used
Circa 1960s
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Brief Description
Tennis racquet made by Oliver Sportsgoods, model type "BLUEBIRD / JUNIOR" bearing Frank Sedgman's printed signature in red. Cream painted wooden frame with blue/brown detail and brown leather bound handle. Manufacturer's details printed on side of racquet. Has white cover with black emblem.
Museum
Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum
Measurements
1 - 1999.3510.3: H: 660 W: 226 D: 38mm (H: 26 W: 8 7/8 D: 1 1/2")
2 - 1999.3510.4: H: 330 W: 240 D: 20mm (H: 13 W: 9 7/16 D: 13/16")
Media/Materials
Wood
Synthetic
Leather
Vinyl
Associated Person
Date Used
Circa 1960s
Location
In storage
Registration No
1999.3510.3
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Mr Doug Heywood.

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