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Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...An Horace Partridge Co. tennis racquet, with laminated convex throat, and fine-grooved handle. Decal of manufacturer's name, accompanied by an illustration of an upright sceptre, features across throat on obverse. Illegible model name features across crown on obverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Ink, Leather, Guttennis -
Wangaratta High School
WAHS Badge, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...One of the first badges produced by Wangaratta Agricultural High School since its opening in 1909Small brown and blue metal badge of the Wangaratta Agricultural high School logo. contained within a small leather protective pouch. -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...A wooden racquet with a convex throat, and a cork inlaid handle. Inscription across the throat and stem of the obverse: DOUBLE/MAIN/1/GGB/BUSSEY'S/TENSIVE/GRIP. Inscription across right side of stem: GEO. G. BUSSEY & CO./LONDON. Inscription across left side of stem: HIGH TENSION. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, String, Leather, Corktennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...A wooden racquet with a convex throat, red whipping, and a ball handle. Inscription across the throat and along the stem of the obverse: THE/TOURNAMENT/2/GEO.G.BUSSEY&CO. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Stringtennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...A wooden racquet with a laminated, convex throat, and grooved handle. Decal logo on throat on obverse comprises of a winged ball, with inscription: VICTOR/.../SPORTING GOODS CO. Decal inscription across throat on reverse: VANTAGE. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, String, Leather, Ink, Painttennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...A wooden racquet with solid, and tapered, convex throat, cloth tape shoulder reinforcements, and medium grooved handle. Features early use of laminated wood strips, nailed to side of stem, and up along throat and lower head. This is also painted brown. Inscription across throat on obverse: TUNMER/"SPECIAL". Inscription across butt cover, in French: A.A. TUNMER/& CO.//PARIS/A GARDER SOUS PRESSE. Adhered onto the throat on obverse is a small metallic - possibly silver - monogram, possibly spelling the initials K.B. On the throat on reverse, is inscription in French and Latin: MARQUE DE FABRIQUE DEPOSEE/ATA/IN HOC SIGNO VINCES. Materials: Wood, Gut, Cloth tape, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Leather, Metal, Painttennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...A wooden racquet with solid, convex throat, cloth tape shoulder reinforcements, and deep grooved handle. Features early use of laminated wood strips, nailed to side of stem, and up along throat and lower head. Inscription across throat on obverse: TUNMER/"SPECIAL". Inscription across butt cover, in French: A.A. TUNMER/& CO.//PARIS/A GARDER SOUS PRESSE. On the throat on reverse, is inscription in French and Latin: MARQUE DE FABRIQUE/DEPOSEE/ATA/IN HOC SIGNO VINCES. Materials: Wood, Gut, Cloth tape, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Leather, Metal, Painttennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...A Tryon Eclipse tennis racquet with a laminated convex throat, and fine-grooved handle. Details feature on obverse. Model name ECLIPSE features across crown. Inscription across throat: EDW. K. TRYON CO./PHILADELPHIA,/PA. Materials: Wood, Gut, Ink, Leather, Cloth, Glue, Lacquer, Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...A Bussey Club badminton racquet, with grooved handle grip. Impressed model name across throat, and manufacturer's name along shaft, on obverse. Materials: Wood, Gut, Leather, Glue, Lacquer, Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Paddle, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...A ply-wood paddle, with a handle/shaft slightly tapering from the butt to the throat. Obverse and reverse of shaft/handle feature basic carved design. Materials: Wood, Metal, Glue, Lacquertennis -
Tennis Australia
Paddle, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...A ply-wood paddle, with rounded butt. Materials: Wood, Metal, Glue, Lacquertennis -
Tennis Australia
Paddle, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...A ply-wood paddle, with squared butt. Materials: Wood, Metal, Glue, Lacquertennis -
Tennis Australia
Ball, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...A small leather bound ball, most likely used for play in the sport of racquets - the original, hardball version, of squash racquets, known popularly today as squash. Materials: Leather, String, Twinetennis -
Tennis Australia
Ball, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...A small leather bound, Slazenger ball, most likely used for play in the sport of racquets - the original, hardball version, of squash racquets, known popularly today as squash. Materials: Leather, String, Twine, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Carry bag, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...An olive cloth carry bag, with black fabric lining, and a leather carry handle. Two buckles feature inside to hold racquet. Bag is secured by three blue leather strapped buckles on outside. Materials: Cloth, Leather, Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Print, Circa 15th Century, Circa 1910
... Circa 15th Century, Circa 1910 ...Print (reproduction) of a woman in fifteenth century costume swinging a baseball-like bat and throwing a white ball into the air. Title text states: 'JEU DE PALME/XIV E/SIECLE'. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboard, Wood, Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Cigarette lighter, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...A silver cigaretter lighter, with cloth wick and image in relief on front depicting two figures playing tennis. Marks on base: 'PAT.A' and 'AS' as well as a horse & crown stamp. Materials: Silver/Metal, Cotton, Steel/Metal compositetennis -
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Measuring device, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...A 'Lawn Tennis Measure' retractable tape in circular brass housing. Brass winding handle attached to centre of housing. Housing engraved with instructions and measurements for a standard lawn tennis court. Materials: Brass/Metal composite, Cloth tapetennis -
Tennis Australia
Ground staple, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...Box containing a metal ground staple and screw bracket for anchoring a tennis net. Possible part of larger tennis set. Cover of box states:THE GRASS COURT SET OF NET BAND GROUND STAPLE AND ADJUSTER FOR LAWN TENNIS'. Inside of lid states: THE GRASS COURT SET'. Materials: Cardboard, Ink, Paper, Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Drinking vessel, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...Drinking bottle with embossed text: 'J B TENNIS/HAMPTON, VA'. On reverse: 'THIS BOTTLE NOT TO BE SOLD'. Hooked metal stopper. Materials: Glasstennis -
Tennis Australia
Button, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...Carved & painted wood button, depicting tennis player. Materials: Wood, Pigmenttennis -
Tennis Australia
Page from book, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...Pages 123-4, of a book, featuring a story entitled: HAPPY HOLIDAYS. Recto features text, verso features a coloured print image of children playing tennis, with parents sitting in background. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Cardboard container, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...A cardboard container forA.W. Gamage shuttlecocks. Contains two shuttlecocks (pair of objects numbered 2009.359) not believed to be original contents. Materials: Cardboard, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Figurine, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...Painted bisque figurine of a youth in pink hat holding a tennis racquet and ball. Materials: Ceramictennis -
Tennis Australia
Napkin ring, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...Silver-plated napkin ring with racquet motif. Materials: Silver/Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Brooch, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...Gold brooch in shape of a racquet and ball. No marks. Materials: Gold/Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Brooch, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...Gold circular brooch; obverse featuring two crossed racquets and ball; reverse is glass backed containing a lock of hair. Materials: Gold/Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Pendant, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...Brass pendant featuring a male tenis player. Attached to leather strap with buckle component. Materials: Leather, Brass/Metal compositetennis -
Tennis Australia
Brooch, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...Brooch in shape of a racquet and ball. Stamped 'STERLING' on obverse. Materials: Silver/Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Photographic print, Circa 1910
... Circa 1910 ...Photo of Junior Coen Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsiontennis