Multi-part object of 2 identical racquets (parts are numbered from 2008.952.1 to 2008.952.2). Each racquet is: a Bancroft 'Competition Model 1' racquet with no net. Materials: Wood, Paint, Plastic, Leather, Adhesive labeltennis

Multi-part object of 5 identical racquets (parts are numbered from 2008.956.1 to 2008.956.5). Each racquet is: a Wilson 'Chris Evert Autograph' racquet with no net. Materials: Wood, Plastic, Leather, Adhesive tape, Stringtennis

Pair of hollow ceramic figurines; a female (.1) and a male (.2) character both holding racquets and wearing pink outfits. Scratched numbers under base: 62 (on .1) and 55 (on .2). Materials: Ceramic, Pigmenttennis

A cane ball caddy with three legs and two crossed cane and fibre imitation racquets attached to stand. Topped by a woven cane and fibre basket and a hooped cane handle. Materials: Metal, Cane, Natural fibretennis

A wooden tennis racquet press with separaters. It has a brass handle and three brass wing nuts on tightening screws. It is heavy and solid and could hold 4 racquets. It is shaped like a tennis racquet frame. Could be mahogany.tennis racquet-press sport recreation

Two Dunlop Graphite Composite squash racquets (.1-.2), featuring the Dutch national flag on the racquet head, and on the lower shaft. Materials: Graphite, Composite Materials, Plastic, Nylon, Synthetic material, Adhesive tape, Inktennis

This object consists of 4 identical racquets. Each is a Spalding 'Pancho Gonzales Professional' racquet with no net, and handle covered in original plastic retail packaging. Materials: Wood, String, Adhesive tape, Leather, Plastic, Paint, Nylontennis

Multi-part object of 10 identical racquets (parts are numbered from 2008.992.1 to 2008.992.10). Each racquet is a Dunlop 'Californian' model with yellow net strings. Materials: Wood, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Nylon, Leather, Painttennis

Cardboard cutout advertisement for Aurora Confectionery Parlour. Depicts a child holding two racquets and string bag of balls in front of a house. UV glass. Materials: Ink, Cardboard, Cloth, Wood, Glass, Metal, Adhesive labeltennis

Original photograph of four men posed in studio holding tennis racquets and wearing tennis attire. Framed in ornate molded wood frame under UV glass. Materials: Paper, Metal, Glass, Cardboard, Photographic emulsiontennis

Reproduction of black & white photograph of four men holding tennis racquets and wearing tennis attire. Original photograph is held by us (2009.467). Framed under UV glass. Materials: Ink, Paper, Metal, Wood, Glasstennis

Colour lithograph of cover The American Magazine July 1932. Depicts woman in red jackt seated and holding 3 tennis racquets. Sealed in plastic wrap. In pale pink mount. Materials: Cardboard, Paper, Ink, Plastictennis

This object consists of 79 identical racquets. Each is a Spalding 'Lotus One' racquet with no net, paper shop tag attached, and a vinyl racquet head cover with zipper. Materials: Composite Materials, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Leather, Vinyltennis

Multi-part object of 15 identical racquets (parts are numbered from 2008.970.1 to 2008.970.15). Each racquet is: a Paramount 'Speed King Masters Model' racquet with no net and bare wood handle. Materials: Wood, Paint, String, Leathertennis

Multi-part object of 2 identical racquets (parts are numbered from 2008.979.1 to 2008.979.2). Each racquet is: a Court King 'Tournament' model with black & yellow net strings. Materials: Wood, String, Adhesive tape, Paint, Clothtennis

Multi-part object of 2 identical racquets (parts are numbered from 2008.982.1 to 2008.982.2). Each racquet is: a Fleetwood 'Professional' model with no net. Red Wilson-branded wrap on handle. Materials: Wood, String, Adhesive tape, Painttennis

rackethttp://www.utas.edu.au/docs/library/companion_to_tasmanian_history/A/Alexander%20Patent%20Racket%20Company.htm extract..The Alexander Patent Racket Company made sporting equipment, notably the world's first laminated tennis racquet. In the early 1920s Alfred Alexander invented the process, patented it and began making racquets. In 1926 the Company was formed and production expanded at the factory in Wentworth Street, Newstead. Success depended on the use of imported English ash Wooden press with 1 fixed side. The racket slides in and the frame is tightened with a wing nut. This was used to store the rackets as the laminated wooden frame warped due to pressure of the strings and damp conditions. racket wooden press alfred alexander alexander patent racket company

Two Dunlop Graduate, wood/composite squash racquets, with string whipping around shoulders, and cotton handle grip, still sealed in plastic wrap. Materials: Wood, Composite Materials, Nylon, Ink, String, Adhesive tape, Cotton, Plastictennis

Multi-part object of 2 identical racquets (parts are numbered from 2008.957.1 to 2008.957.2). Each racquet is: a Wimbledon 'King' model racquet with red & white net strings. Materials: Wood, Plastic, Leather, Adhesive tape, String, Nylontennis

Multi-part object of 14 identical racquets (parts are numbered from 2008.967.1 to 2008.967.14). Each racquet is: a Penn 'Centre Court' racquet with no net and Penn-branded butt cap. Materials: Wood, Paint, Plastic, Leather, Adhesive labeltennis

Original charcoal drawing of two flat top racquets, with ball, tennis cap and net. Signed by artist lower right and dated: 'DEC. 22/1886'. Under UV glass. Materials: Charcoal/Wood, Paper, Metal, Wood, Glasstennis

Set of three ceramic miniature racquets decorated with city heraldry. (.1) by Shelley with Rothesay heraldry; (.2) by W&R china with Herne Bay heraldry; (.3) by the Corona China Co. with City of Exeter heraldry. Materials: Ceramic, Pigmenttennis

Black and white photo of shop front.tricycles, bob's games, cricket equipment, bicycles, scooters, fishing gear. Tennis racquets in windows. A. Kirkwood ( 17.7.2000 ) Kerr's Cycle Shop, Hargreaves St., down Gillies Pie end. Cole ( dentist ) upstairs.organization, business, kerr's cycle chop

Four Wright & Ditson Eagle badminton racquets (.1-.4), with adhesive tape whipping around shaft, and soft leather handle grip. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Nylon, Ink, Adhesive tape, Adhesive tape, Metal, Paint, Leather, Gluetennis

Multi-part object of 11 identical racquets (parts are numbered from 2008.955.1 to 2008.955.11). Each racquet is: a Wilson 'Pro Staff Chris Evert' racquet with clear net strings. Materials: Wood, Plastic, Leather, Nylon, Adhesive tape, Stringtennis

Multi-part object of 14 identical racquets (parts are numbered from 2008.969.1 to 2008.969.14). Each racquet is: a Penn 'Centre Court' racquet with no net and General Tire-branded butt cap. Materials: Wood, Paint, Plastic, Leather, Adhesive labeltennis

Black and white photograph of shop front: tricycles, bobs games, cricket equipment, bicycles, scooters, fishing gear, tennis racquets in windows. A. Kirkwood 17.7.2000: Kerr's Cycle Shop, Hargreaves St., down Gillies Pie end. Cole ( Dentist ) upstairs.organization, business, kerr's cycle chop