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Tennis Australia
Racquet & cover, Circa 1998
... cover with two zippers and a woven strap. Materials: Metal... and a woven strap. Materials: Metal composite, Plastic, Adhesive tape ...A Wilson 'Hyper Hammer Rollers' racquet with no noet, original retail tags and clear handle wrap; and full length vinyl cover with two zippers and a woven strap. Materials: Metal composite, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Vinyl, Cardboard, Rubbertennis -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Leisure object - Toy Soldier, circa 1878
... . A similarly light composite material of sawdust, glue and linseed oil.... A similarly light composite material of sawdust, glue and linseed oil ...The toy soldier is a relic from the shipwreck of the LOCH ARD in 1878. It has a companion piece in the Flagstaff Hill collection. The toy soldier is unpainted, but the style of uniform, and the weapons carried (a musket and a basket-handled cutlass), indicate it is a representation of the Napoleonic Wars period from the beginning of the nineteenth century. Mass-produced toy soldiers made of cast metal (lead or tin) became popular during the 1800s. Heyde of Germany manufactured silhouette-shaped ‘flats’ early in the century; then Mignot of France released three-dimensional ‘solids’; and later (1893) Britain of England made ‘hollow cast’ figures. These innovations were designed to make sets of toy soldiers more affordable for middle and lower-class children, extending the market beyond the intricately made and hand-crafted replicas that were the preserve of the rich in the eighteenth century. Wooden military figures, specially carved and unpainted ones, were therefore not particularly common at the time when the LOCH ARD went down on Victoria’s southwest coast. Mignot was the first to sell unpainted soldiers, leaving their customers to fill in the colours according to their own patriotic preferences. If a similar attitude is assumed for the two virtually identical figures in the Flagstaff Hill collection, it is possible they were part of a new set intended for sale, rather than part of a passenger’s existing collection. A similarly light composite material of sawdust, glue and linseed oil (press-moulded onto a metal frame) was used by the German firm O & M Hausler to create toy soldiers, but this type of modelling was not commercialised until after 1912. The first heat-moulded plastic toy soldiers did not become available until after 1945.The toy soldier represents a 19th century child's interest in military history. The item is one of two toy soldiers recovered from the Loch Ard that are in Flagstaff Hill's collection. The shipwreck of the Loch Ard is of significance for Victoria and is registered on the Victorian Heritage Register ( S 417). Flagstaff Hill has a varied collection of artefacts from Loch Ard and its collection is significant for being one of the largest accumulation of artefacts from this notable Victorian shipwreck of which the subject items are a small part. The collections objects give us a snapshot of how we can interpret the story of this tragic event. The collection is also archaeologically significant as it represents aspects of Victoria's shipping history that allows us to interpret Victoria's social and historical themes of the time. Through is associated with the worst and best-known shipwreck in Victoria's history.An unpainted replica or toy soldier, presented in a Napoleonic Wars era uniform. The moulded figure is in a standing posture and is bearing a musket at the slope-arms position, with a sabre or cutlass slung behind. It wears a plumed helmet, short-fronted coat with longer buttoned tails at the back, button-fastened bib-front trousers, a pair of crossed bandoliers, and tasselled shoulder epaulettes. The figure is a creamy colour with red-brown stains on the head and shoulder. There is a hole in the end of the musket. The model is detailed and sharp. It was recovered from the wreck of the Loch Ard.Cataloguing numbers: “6599” on the rear of the left trouser leg “PWO 2308” on the sole of the left boot, (partially obscuring “R122” written in biro) “2218” on the sole of the right boot.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, loch ard, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, loch line, napoleonic uniform, toy soldier, replica soldier -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1995
... Wilson-branded rubber grip tape. Materials: Metal composite.... Materials: Metal composite, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Nylon, Rubber ...An American Pro (AmerPro) 'Jimmy Connors Sidewinder MP ' racquet. Net strings wrap over and around head frame. Non-original Wilson-branded rubber grip tape. Materials: Metal composite, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Nylon, Rubbertennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1983
... A double-handled grey composite metal tennis racquet... tape on handles. Materials: Metal composite, Plastic, Adhesive ...A double-handled grey composite metal tennis racquet. No model or maker markings. Dymo sticker between handles states: PATENT 4861030. non-original grip tape on handles. Materials: Metal composite, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Nylon, Adhesive labeltennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, 1993
... on purple handle detailing racquet information. Materials: Metal... information. Materials: Metal composite, Plastic, Rubber, Nylon ...A Kuebler double handle grip 'Inertial' tennis racquet. Clear plastic vacuum sealed over one handle. White paper label on purple handle detailing racquet information. Materials: Metal composite, Plastic, Rubber, Nylon, Leather, Adhesive tapetennis -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1977?
In 1977 great efforts were being made to preserve this bridge, the highest trestle bridge in Victoria at Stoney Creek. The Stony Creek Trestle Bridge was built in 1916 when the existing rail line from Melbourne to Bairnsdale was extended to Orbost. This 97km Bairnsdale to Orbost extension through rugged terrain was reputed to have been the most difficult rail project undertaken in Victoria. In service for over 60 years the bridge was damaged by bushfire in 1980, with the last train crossing in 1987. At 247m long and 20m high, it is the largest standing bridge of its kind in the State, and is listed on the Register of Historic Sites. Built of red ironbark and grey box timber, it is a fine example of the early engineering skills that utilised the resources and materials found on site.The Bairnsdale to Orbost rail line contains the most varied range of timber & timber composite bridges on any Victorian line. The Stoney Creek bridge is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register for its architectural and historical significance.A black / white photograph of a very large trestle bridge. a steam locomotive, with loaded goods trucks, is on the bridge. stoney-creek trestle-bridge railway east-gippsland-railway -
Tennis Australia
Letter stand, Unknown
... on base states: MADE IN TAIWAN. Materials: Brass/Metal composite.... Materials: Brass/Metal composite, Silver/Metal Tennis ...Brass and silver letter stand with racquet motif. Sticker on base states: MADE IN TAIWAN. Materials: Brass/Metal composite, Silver/Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Letter stand, Unknown
... Brass and silver letter stand with racquet motif. Materials... stand with racquet motif. Materials: Brass/Metal composite ...Brass and silver letter stand with racquet motif. Materials: Brass/Metal composite, Silver/Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Bracelet, 1880
... 1880'. Materials: Silver/Metal, Metal composite... TOURNAMENT/BEECH LAWN/AUGUST 30TH 1880'. Materials: Silver/Metal ...Silver prize cuff bracelet with hinge opening, decorated with exotic birds. Inscr: 'TENNIS TOURNAMENT/BEECH LAWN/AUGUST 30TH 1880'. Materials: Silver/Metal, Metal compositetennis -
Tennis Australia
Document clip, Circa 1920
... Tennis racquet motif document clip. Materials: Bronze/Metal... document clip. Materials: Bronze/Metal composite, Wood, Felt Tennis ...Tennis racquet motif document clip. Materials: Bronze/Metal composite, Wood, Felttennis -
Tennis Australia
Document clip, Circa 1920
... Tennis racquet motif document clip. Materials: Bronze/Metal... document clip. Materials: Bronze/Metal composite, Wood, Felt Tennis ...Tennis racquet motif document clip. Materials: Bronze/Metal composite, Wood, Felttennis -
Tennis Australia
Metal container, Circa 1885
... . APPLIED FOR'. Materials: Silver/Metal, Metal composite... MFG CO./NEW BEDFORD MASS./PAT. APPLIED FOR'. Materials: Silver ...Silver container shaped as hat with racquet and ball attached. Lid has a bronze 'P' attached to it. Stamped into base: ''P" brand and '3737/PAIRPOINT MFG CO./NEW BEDFORD MASS./PAT. APPLIED FOR'. Materials: Silver/Metal, Metal compositetennis -
Tennis Australia
Clock, Horology, Circa 1900
... below face. Materials: Brass/Metal composite... with pendulum and mechanisms hanging below face. Materials: Brass/Metal ...Brass vertical clock with pendulum and mechanisms hanging below face. Materials: Brass/Metal compositetennis -
Tennis Australia
Belt, Circa 1885
... A striped belt with tennis motif buckle. Materials: Brass... buckle. Materials: Brass/Metal composite, Thread Tennis ...A striped belt with tennis motif buckle. Materials: Brass/Metal composite, Threadtennis -
Tennis Australia
Drinking vessel, Circa 1930
... '. Materials: Pewter/Metal composite, Ink.... On base: 'SHEFFIELD QUALITY PEWTER ENGLAND'. Materials: Pewter ...Pewter flask with white inlay disc featuring line drawing of man playing tennis. On base: 'SHEFFIELD QUALITY PEWTER ENGLAND'. Materials: Pewter/Metal composite, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Bottle opener, Circa 1935
... in 'net'. Materials: Brass/Metal composite... of tennis racquet with opening in 'net'. Materials: Brass/Metal ...Bottle opener in shape of tennis racquet with opening in 'net'. Materials: Brass/Metal compositetennis -
Tennis Australia
Paperweight, Circa 1935
... Paperweight in shape of tennis racquet. Materials: Brass... of tennis racquet. Materials: Brass/Metal composite Tennis ...Paperweight in shape of tennis racquet. Materials: Brass/Metal compositetennis -
Tennis Australia
Paperweight, Circa 1935
... Paperweight in shape of tennis racquet. Materials: Brass... of tennis racquet. Materials: Brass/Metal composite Tennis ...Paperweight in shape of tennis racquet. Materials: Brass/Metal compositetennis -
Tennis Australia
Cigar, cigarette cutter, Circa 1890
... ball-shaped knobs together releases cutters. Materials: Bone... knobs together releases cutters. Materials: Bone, Brass/Metal ...Cigar/cigarette cutter in shape of tennis racquet. Pushing ball-shaped knobs together releases cutters. Materials: Bone, Brass/Metal compositetennis -
Tennis Australia
Personal items, Circa 1925
... IN FRANCE. Materials: Gold/Metal, Metal composite, Cardboard, Velvet.... Materials: Gold/Metal, Metal composite, Cardboard, Velvet Tennis ...Gold retractable swizzle stick with tennis racquet motif. In custom pouch and gift box, branded underside lid: CADO/PARIS/MADE IN FRANCE. Materials: Gold/Metal, Metal composite, Cardboard, Velvettennis -
Tennis Australia
Pendant, Circa 1910
... to leather strap with buckle component. Materials: Leather, Brass.... Materials: Leather, Brass/Metal composite Tennis ...Brass pendant featuring a male tenis player. Attached to leather strap with buckle component. Materials: Leather, Brass/Metal compositetennis -
Tennis Australia
Plaque, Artwork, 2003
... . Small version of large piece at MC Arena. Materials: Bronze... at MC Arena. Materials: Bronze/Metal composite, Wood Tennis ...Bronze plaque depicting Margaret Court delivering a backhand stroke. Titled 'Margaret Court'. On reverse is label with same title and outlining titles she won. Artist initials R.B. Small version of large piece at MC Arena. Materials: Bronze/Metal composite, Woodtennis -
Tennis Australia
Plaque, Unknown
... Asian language characters (Korean?). Materials: Wood, Brass... (Korean?). Materials: Wood, Brass/Metal composite Tennis ...Brass sculpture of hand giving 'V' gesture and holding a tennis ball between fingers. Mounted on a base with unidentified Asian language characters (Korean?). Materials: Wood, Brass/Metal compositetennis -
Tennis Australia
Figurine, Circa 1980
... ' inscribed in base. Figurine mounted on marble base. Materials... mounted on marble base. Materials: Bronze/Metal composite, Marble ...Bronze figurine of male tennis player running. 'SHERMAN' inscribed in base. Figurine mounted on marble base. Materials: Bronze/Metal composite, Marbletennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1910
A wooden tennis racquet, with composite concave throat, oval head, and and string whipping around painted shoulders. Octagonal hollow handle with thin grooves and leather end wrap. Name: F THOMSON engraved along throat. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Glue, Gut, String, Leather, Painttennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1910
A 'Park' wooden tennis racquet with concave composite throat, string whipping in three places around shoulders, an octagonal handle with fine grooves, a leather end wrap and leather butt cap. Care instructions printed on end cap:WHEN NOT IN USE/PLEASE/KEEP IN A PRESS. Model name printed across throat. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Glue, Gut, String, Leather, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1920
An Alex Taylor & Co 'Southern' tennis racquet with concave composite throat, an octagonal handle with fine grooves and trace remains of grip tape. String whipping around shoulders. Has a leather end wrap and butt cloth. Model name and illustration of tennis player printed across throat on reverse. Manufacturer name and shield design printed across throat on obverse. On butt cloth are printed manufacturer name and shield design, and care instructions (not complete). Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Glue, Gut, Leather, String, Cloth, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1918
A J. S. Jeffreys tennis racquet with concave composite throat, an octagonal handle with both fine and medium grooves. String whipping in three places around each shoulder. Has a leather end wrap and butt cloth. Manufacturer/retailer name printed across throat on obverse. On butt cloth are printed care instructions (not completely decipherable). Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Glue, Gut, Leather, String, Cloth, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1925
A Cragin-Simplex 'Hornet' tennis racquet with composite concave throat. String whipping around shoulders. PLastic tape around shaft. Octagonal handle with leather end wrap. Model name and bee motif imprinted as decal across throat on obverse. Manufacturer name, trademark and details printed on reverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Glue, Gut, Ink, String, Plastic, Leathertennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1920
A 'Classic' tennis racquet with oval head, composite concave throat. Plastic reinforcements and string whipping around shoulders. Octagonal cross-hatched handle with leather end wrap and butt cap. Model name and crown motif imprinted as decal along throat on obverse. Printed along side of shaft: FRAME MADE BY/S.A.R. PERSENICO & C./CHIAVENNA (ITALY). Care instructions printed on end cap. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Glue, Gut, Ink, String, Plastic, Leathertennis