'After training as a Cartographic Draftsman within the mining industry, I worked as a property illustrator for real estate firms in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for 23 years from 1983. I initially photographed houses with a Polaroid camera and made a 'thumbnail' sketch while there. The photos were used to scale off a sketch in pencil and then that sketch was overlaid with drafting film and the 'pen and ink' completed. The pens I used were the Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens. The ink was also made by Rotring (German).The film was ‘Rapidraw’, polyester drafting film, double matte. It takes a very fine line and doesn’t bleed. As well as house sketches, there were often floor plans and site plans ordered. Aerial sketches were ordered when the property needed an overall view.' (Margaret Picken, 2020)This property illustration is one of a series created by Margaret Picken for a range of real estate agents in Melbourne between c. 1983 and c. 2006. Each work is signed and dated by the artist.Gift of Margaret Picken, 2020pen and ink architectural drawing on drafting film. Dimension 206x164 Inscription: 16 HASTINGS ST, HAW E Margaret Picken ~92 WOODARDS -C'WELL16 HASTINGS ST, HAW E Margaret Picken ~92 WOODARDS -C'WELLartist - margaret picken 1950-

'After training as a Cartographic Draftsman within the mining industry, I worked as a property illustrator for real estate firms in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for 23 years from 1983. I initially photographed houses with a Polaroid camera and made a 'thumbnail' sketch while there. The photos were used to scale off a sketch in pencil and then that sketch was overlaid with drafting film and the 'pen and ink' completed. The pens I used were the Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens. The ink was also made by Rotring (German).The film was ‘Rapidraw’, polyester drafting film, double matte. It takes a very fine line and doesn’t bleed. As well as house sketches, there were often floor plans and site plans ordered. Aerial sketches were ordered when the property needed an overall view.' (Margaret Picken, 2020)This property illustration is one of a series created by Margaret Picken for a range of real estate agents in Melbourne between c. 1983 and c. 2006. Each work is signed and dated by the artist.Gift of Margaret Picken, 2020pen and ink architectural drawing on drafting film. Dimension 206x164 Inscription: 16 HASTINGS ST, HAW E Margaret Picken ~92 WOODARDS -C'WELL16 HASTINGS ST, HAW E Margaret Picken ~92 WOODARDS -C'WELLartist - margaret picken 1950-

'After training as a Cartographic Draftsman within the mining industry, I worked as a property illustrator for real estate firms in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for 23 years from 1983. I initially photographed houses with a Polaroid camera and made a 'thumbnail' sketch while there. The photos were used to scale off a sketch in pencil and then that sketch was overlaid with drafting film and the 'pen and ink' completed. The pens I used were the Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens. The ink was also made by Rotring (German).The film was ‘Rapidraw’, polyester drafting film, double matte. It takes a very fine line and doesn’t bleed. As well as house sketches, there were often floor plans and site plans ordered. Aerial sketches were ordered when the property needed an overall view.' (Margaret Picken, 2020)This property illustration is one of a series created by Margaret Picken for a range of real estate agents in Melbourne between c. 1983 and c. 2006. Each work is signed and dated by the artist.Gift of Margaret Picken, 2020pen and ink architectural drawing on drafting film. Dimension 219x177 Inscription: 29A HAVELOCK RD, HAW EAST Margaret Picken ~91 WOODARDS -HAWTHORN29A HAVELOCK RD, HAW EAST Margaret Picken ~91 WOODARDS -HAWTHORNartist - margaret picken 1950-

'After training as a Cartographic Draftsman within the mining industry, I worked as a property illustrator for real estate firms in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for 23 years from 1983. I initially photographed houses with a Polaroid camera and made a 'thumbnail' sketch while there. The photos were used to scale off a sketch in pencil and then that sketch was overlaid with drafting film and the 'pen and ink' completed. The pens I used were the Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens. The ink was also made by Rotring (German).The film was ‘Rapidraw’, polyester drafting film, double matte. It takes a very fine line and doesn’t bleed. As well as house sketches, there were often floor plans and site plans ordered. Aerial sketches were ordered when the property needed an overall view.' (Margaret Picken, 2020)This property illustration is one of a series created by Margaret Picken for a range of real estate agents in Melbourne between c. 1983 and c. 2006. Each work is signed and dated by the artist.Gift of Margaret Picken, 2020pen and ink architectural drawing on drafting film. Dimension 244x185 Inscription: 38 HAVELOCK ST, HAWTHORN Margaret Picken ~96 WOODARDS -C'WELL- 'B'38 HAVELOCK ST, HAWTHORN Margaret Picken ~96 WOODARDS -C'WELL- 'B'artist - margaret picken 1950-

Print of photograph looking north up Burke Road, with Rivoli Cinema on the right. Inscription 'Camberwell, Victoria, view of Burke Road and stores c. 1950' Camberwell, Victoria, view of Burke Road and stores c. 1950camberwell

Set of eight medals awarded to Private Henry JONES VX48340 who enlisted at Wangaratta on 25th July 1940 and served with the 2/23rd Battalion 2nd A.I.F. He was twice wounded and spent time in hospital in Alexandria after being wounded at Tobruk. He was discharged from the army on 26th of September 1945. Brown timber frame with maroon velvet mount containing 8 medals, black and white photograph, two brass badges and a black plaque with white inscription .VX48340. Pte. Henry G Jones, 2/23rd Battalion 2nd A.I.F. Enlisted at Wangaratta 25/7/1940, Twice wounded in action. Discharged 26th September. 1945 henry jones, tobruk, 2/23rd battalion, ww2

Francis Powell (1861-) and Francis Hanmer (1858-1925) founded Powell and Hanmer Ltd in the Summer of 1885 for the manufacturer of bike and carriage lamps. Their first advertisements began to appear in November of 1885. Early models of the automobile, motorbike and bicycles used carbide lamps as headlamps. Acetylene gas, derived from carbide, enabled early automobiles to drive safely at night. Thick concave mirrors combined with magnifying lenses projected the acetylene flame light. These type of lights were used until reliable batteries and dynamos became available, and manufacturers switched to electric lights.Acetylene bicycle light carbide. Green and red side lens. 200 cm High. Inscription Powell & Hanmer Birmingham. Previous Catalogue Number 112.lighting, accessories, bicycle light

The mural of an impression of Macedon Street in Sunbury 100 years ago was painted by Frank Breen, on the brick garage wall of the Catholic Presbytery and it faced the garden in front of the former Sunbury Courthouse. Before the railway arrived in Sunbury in 1859, Macedon Street was the town's business centre. Early local businesses and and institutions that the artist included in the mural include on the LHS former courthouse, Out Lady of Mt. Carmel and the Sir John Franklin Hotel. On the RHS are some shops and the Ballcourt Hotel.The mural gives an impression of Sunbury's first business centre before it shifted closer to the railway station which arrived in Sunbury in 1859.A non-digital coloured photograph of an artist's impression of a street in Sunbury 100 years ago. The photograph has been encased in a cream card with an inscription on the back. 'MACEDON STREET 100 YEARS AGO'/ARTIST: FRANK BREEN/OLD SUNBURY COURTHOUSE/ SUNBURY, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIAmurals, macedon street, frank breen, sunbury courthouse, our lady of mount carmel, hotels

Peter Nicholaas Wurtheim Wallinga was born in the Netherlands in 1929, and emigrated to Australia in 1939. In 1963-4 he purchased a block of land and built a house at 44 Sackville Street, Kew. A company director, he was elected to Council in August 1973. His first term as Mayor began in August 1976. When Cr Wallinga was re-elected Mayor in 1980-1, he was also the newly elected President of Kew Lions Club. During his two mayoral terms, Cr Wallinga attended many functions representing the City of Kew, opening events, presenting awards and leading the Council in decision-making. When he retired from Council in 1982, he continued to live in Sackville Street until January 1992, when he moved to Mitcham. He died in 1996.Wooden board with an inscribed metal plaque given by The International Association of Lions Clubs with a detailed inscription listing the purpose of the award, the recipient's name and the date (1995)"The International Association of Lions Clubs / By action of its Board of Directors approves the recommendation of the Lions Club / of Kew, Australia / and does hereby confer upon Peter Wallinga Life Membership in said club / This membership is awarded in recognition of outstanding service as a Lion / 02/10/95 / [signature] President, Lions Club Internationalpeter wallinga, lions club of kew, plaques

Dr Ronald Lo, President of the Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists presented Dr Peter Roessler, on behalf of ANZCA, with a plaque commemorating the Inaugural Annual Scientific Meeting in 1994.Plaque with inscription engraved on gold plated relief on silver, attached to a wooden base. An image of an engraved Chinese dragon wrapped around a rose on centre panel.On Front: THE HONG KONG COLLEGE OF ANAESTHESIOLOGISTS / HONG KONG COLLEGE OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS HKCA / PRESENTED TO THE / AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND / COLLEGE OF ANAESTHETISTS / ON THE OCCASION OF / THE INAUGURAL / ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING / IN / LAUNCESTON, TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA / APRIL/MAY 1994 On reverse, manufacturer label: Chinese characters / CHOI HON SAN CO. / TEL: 3809459 / FAX : 3977519lo, ronald, annual scientific meeting, hong kong college of anaesthesiologists

Wooden plaque with marbled blue and grey base and matching overlay. Dandenong & District Junior Football League emblem in gold wreath. Bronze plate with inscription.Dandenong & District Junior Football League *Best Conducted Club* Under 14 Premier Division ~ 2001 Narre Warren White.narre warren (vic.), narre warren junior football club

These are two vintage small cups, probably dating from early in the 20th century. They may have originally had saucers to match. Both cups have different inscriptions, and were likely given as a present to indicate friendship or love and other examples of the same type of cup have similar inscriptions such as 'Remember me' and 'Forget-Me-Not'. The cup may not have been used but kept for decorative purposes.This cup has no known provenance and is kept for display purposes as an attractive vintage household itemThese are two small china cups with a light greenish yellow and white body and a white handles. The white section has some gold lettering on it. The cup is decorated with s raised pattern of a gold chain and blue and gold flowers. The country of origin is stamped on the base..1 A Present .2 Remember me. Made in Germanysmall china cup, vintage china, household decorative items

Displayed at History House.Gaelic bible bound in black leather-covered boards. Front cover is missing. Spine decorated in 6 gold horizontal line with "BIBLE" printed in gold. Back cover bears a decorative embossed border of bars, roundels and vines.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: [3 pages of inscriptions with names and dates] (pen, last 3 pages of book).

This object relates to Jeffrey Victor DALE. He was born on 12/11/1918 in Melbourne, VIC. Jeffrey Victor served in the RAAF (252753 / 213390) enlisting on, 13/02/1939 in Canterbury, VIC before being discharged from duties with the I PERSONNEL DEPOT STAFF as a RAAF Commissioned Flight Lieutenant (FLTLT) on 26/11/1945. Jeffrey Victor DALE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Valerie DALE.Front inscription = 0410E/Daisy/W.R.A.A.F.; Back inscription = Belongs to F/L Dale, J Vcraft, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This is the pondage below Wartook Lake embankment. The photo is from the Weekly Times. Oddly, the inscription on the bottom of the photo does not appear to relate to the images.Photo shows a river with four people standing on a sandy bank. Four other people can be seen in the forgrouns standing on the near bank. A smaller inset at the top left corner seems to show a tee reflected in water.scenery, mackenzie river

This pen tray is handmade from some of the timbers from the wreck of the schooner Enterprise. It was originally donated to the former Warrnambool Museum and Art Gallery and transferred to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village when it was first established. The inscription on the rear was added at a later date. It incorrectly states that the vessel "was the first boat up the river Yarra with Fawkner", confusing this Warrnambool wreck "Enterprise" with Fawkner's vessel "Enterprize" (sometimes written "Enterprise"). THE “ENTERPRISE” 1847-1850 The wooden, two-masted schooner Enterprise was built in New Zealand in 1847 and registered in Melbourne, Australia. The Enterprise carried cargoes of agricultural produce and other commodities for trade between the ports of the Colony. On September 14, 1850, the Enterprise was at anchor in Lady Bay under its Master, James Gardiner Caughtt, loaded with a cargo of wheat and potatoes. A strong south-easterly wind caused the vessel to drag on its only anchor, and the rudder was lost. The gale-force wind blew it sideways, and it became grounded. A local indigenous man, Buckawall, braved the rough sea to take a line from the shore to the Enterprise. All five members of the crew were able to make it safely to land. The Enterprise was wrecked. The Enterprise wreck was in an area called Tramway Jetty in Lady Bay. Since then, the area became the location of the Lady Bay Hotel, and now, in 2019, it is in the grounds of the Deep Blue Apartments. In fact, with the constantly changing coastline through built-up sand, the wreck site is now apparently under the No. 2 Caravan Park on Pertobe Road, perhaps 150 metres from the high tide. Its location was found by Ian McKiggan (leader of the various searches in the 1980s for the legendary Mahogany Ship). DIFFERENTIATING the New Zealand Schooner “Enterprise” from John Fawkner’s “Enterprize“ Dr Murray Johns, Melbourne, says in his article The Mahogany Ship Story “… As I documented in 1985, the Warrnambool wreck was of an entirely different ship, also called Enterprize [with the spelling ‘Enterprise’], but built in New Zealand in 1847. Fawkner’s ship had already been sold to Captain Sullivan in 1845 and was wrecked on the Richmond Pier in northern New South Wales early in 1847. “ The pen tray is significant for its association with the wreck of the Enterprise, which is listed on the Victorian Heritage Database, VHR S238. The Enterprise is of significance as a New Zealand-built but Australian-owned coastal trader. The wreck was also significant for its association with the indigenous hero Buckawall, who saved the lives of the five crew on board. The pen tray is an example of the use of timbers salvaged from shipwrecks along the coast.Decorative pen tray; handmade and carved from timber from the vessel "Enterprise", 1847-1850. The tray is made from several pieces of wood and has a concave surface. The engraving includes a border, motifs, and decorative scrolls on the sides. The inscription on the rear was written in script. A paper tag marked 'Swinburne' was with the board."Swinburne", "from the vessel Enterprise" Writing on the back of the pen tray: "Made from / wreck of / "Enterprise" first boat / up river Yarra with / Fawkner later wrecked / at Warrnambool Vic"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, wood carving, carving, carving craft, 1850 wreck, john watson, james gardiner caught, tramway jetty, lady bay, rescue line, ian mckiggan, vhr s238, relic, buckawall, schooner, enterprise, coastal trader, new zealand, indigenous rescue, indigenous hero, pen holder, pen tray, wood souvenir, enterprise s ouvenir

This painting is one of a pair of large paintings by W. Langley-Taylor in our collection. Currently, no further information has been found about the artist but research is ongoing. The subjects of these paintings are seascapes of notable areas of the coast on each side of Port Phillip Bay, south of Melbourne, Victoria. This painting is of Eagle Rock, Warrnambool, which is on the west of Port Phillip Bay. Eagle Rock is located about 400 metres west of Thunder Point, near Shelly Beach. The painting includes the rocky cliff formations looking east towards the Warrnambool Breakwater. The walk from the Thunder Point car park westwards to Shelly Beach has been popular over the decades with residents as well as tourists. Many photographs include the rock, with varying backgrounds depending on the angle of the camera. It is a popular dive site for locals and visitors, in calm weather! The site can be approached by boat from the open sea in favourable conditions, and there is plenty of native marine to be seen in this marine sanctuary. This part of Warrnambool’s rugged coastline is unprotected from the Southern Ocean with its wild icy winds and high seas. The painting’s crashing waves and the northerly direction of the smoke on the steamship sailing north show the effect of the southerly wind. INSCRIPTIONS “Mrs M Irby” and “980/Regency” The significance of the inscription “Mrs M Irby”, on the back of each of the two paintings, has not yet been discovered. Perhaps she was connected with the ship or shipping company “Irby”. A ship named “Irby”, built in Merseyside, Liverpool in 1881 by R & J Evans, Birkenhead. It was a four-masted iron ship built for the White Star Line. Henry Wilson Hewitt bought her in 1882, then later she was owned by Chadwick & Pritchard. In 1888 she was registered under the Irby Ship Co. Ltd. (trading as J. Joyce) in Liverpool. In 1912 Galgate Co. Ltd owned her. She traded between London, England and Australia, and is recorded as being in Melbourne and Hobart. In 1919 the Irby was destroyed by a mine when on her way to England. Or perhaps her name and the inscription in pencil “980/Regency” on the Eagle Rock Warrnambool, painting could be a delivery address for the paintings, perhaps an apartment in a hotel. This painting is significant geographically for its representation of the coastal scenery of Victoria, Australia. It is also significant as one of a pair of paintings of seascape, one at sites each side of Port Phillip Bay. The painting is significant historically as an example of late 19th and early 20th methods and materials used to construct a painting’s frame. Painting oil on board in a dark wooden frame, portrait orientation. Seascape of rock formation and cliffs, two yachts, a two-masted steamboat with red funnel and smoke, flying birds, high waves breaking onto rocks, blue sky with clouds, some tinted pink.. The title is painted on lower left corner and the artist, W. Langley-Taylor, has signed his name on lower right. The inscription on the back is a handwritten script in red crayon or thick red pencil. The board is held in place inside the timber frame with small, dark metal tacks around all sides. Metal eyes join the wire to the frame. Small round, dark metal nail heads are dispersed around the frame and there is a change of colour on both the board and the wood of the frame. Painted on front “W.LANGLEY-TAYLOR.” and “EAGLE ROCK, WARRNAMBOOL, VIC.” Handwritten on back “Mrs. M. Irby” and “980 [underlined] Regency”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, eagle rock warrnambool, w. langley-taylor, oil painting, wall decoration, seascape of victoria's coast, mrs m irby, art, seascape, pair of paintings

This cape may have belonged to RAN Telegraphist Norma Ashton Kilfoyle, however the date of her service is not consistent with the style of the article (which has buttons which suggest this cape was issued post 1952 during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II). It is possible, though not confirmed, that this cape was worn by Norma Kilfoyle in a later role after the Second World War.Black thigh-length nurses cape with red satin lining. Fastened along centre with four gold buttons and one press stud at chin (second button from the top is missing). Two slits at waist height on both left and right allow arms through from the interior to the front. Embroidered manufacturer’s label on interior at base of neck, below which there is an ink inscription. Sewn in fabric swatch on interior right.Handwritten inscription reads “KILFOYLE”. Manufacturer’s label reads “[Australian coat of arms]/A Quality Garment/BY/Australian Government Clothing Factory”. Interior sewn in label reads “33643/Kilfoyle/Cloak F Bara/[indiscernible characters]”. Buttons read “[Queen Elizabeth crown over the Navy anchor]/AUSTRALIA” and on interior “STOKES/MELB”cape, second world war, world war two, world war ii, navy, royal australian navy, ran, women, telegraph, communications

Banners - BCOF - British Commonwealth Occupation Force (Japan) 65/66/67th BTNs Formed in the islands from the 7th Division AIF for service in Japan 1946 - 48.1. BANNER FRAMED, COTTON FABRIC, BLUE BACKGROUND, GOLD COLOURED TASSLE FRINGE, WHITE EMBROIDERED INSCRIPTION, COLOUR PATCH CENTRE, GREEN AND BLACK WITH GREY SURROUND.. 2. BANNER FRAMED, COTTON FABRIC, DARK BLUE BACKGROUND, GOLD COLOURED TASSLE FRINGE, OFF WHITE INSCRIPTION, COLOUR PATCH CENTRE, GREEN AND PURPLE WITH GREY SURROUND. 3. BANNER FRAMED, COTTON FABRIC, BLUE BACKGROUND, GOLD COLOURED TASSLE FRINGE, WHITE EMBROIDERED INSCRIPTIONS, COLOUR PATCH CENTRE, GREEN AND BROWN WITH GREY SURROUND. 1,2,3, Frames - timber, black colour print, glass front, cardboard backing.White embroidered letters and numbers - 1, "65 BTN. ROKU JU GO" Fabric letters and numbers - 2. "66 BTN. ROKU J.U. ROKU" white embroidered letters and numbers - 3. "67 BTN. ROKU JU NANA" military, ww2, japan, banners

A stemless wooden racquet, featuring an open, three-pronged throat connecting the head directly to the handle. Head is reinforced by fibreglass bands, decorated with red plastic strips. Inscription across the base of the head, on obverse: RED. Manufacturer's trademark decal features at central prong on obverse. At the top of the handle, on both sides, is the word: PATENT. Inscription on outside of right prong: FRAME MADE IN ENGLAND BY/HAZELLS LTD. LONDON. Decal inscription on outside of left prong: HAZELL'S STREAMLINE/REGD. & PATENTED. Company monogram on butt cover. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Plastic, Fibreglass, Adhesive tapetennis

A stemless wooden racquet, featuring an open, three-pronged throat connecting the head directly to the handle. Head, and outer prongs are reinforced by fibreglass bands, decorated with white plastic strips. Inscription across the base of the head, on obverse: WHITE. Manufacturer's trademark decal features at central prong on obverse. At the top of the handle, on both sides, is the word: PATENT. Inscription on inside of right prong: MADE IN ENGLAND BY/HAZELLS LTD. LONDON. Decal inscription on outside of left prong: HAZELL'S STREAMLINE/REGD. & PATENTED. Company monogram on butt cover. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Plastic, Fibreglass, Adhesive tapetennis

A stemless wooden racquet, featuring an open, three-pronged throat connecting the head directly to the handle. The underside of the head, continuing around and down the inside of the outside prongs, is reinforced by fibreglass strips. Inscription across the base of the head, on obverse: BLUE. Manufacturer's trademark decal features at central prong on obverse. Decal inscription on outside of right prong lists all the worldwide patents for the racquet design. Decal inscription on outside of left prong: HAZELL'S STREAMLINE/REGD. & PATENTED/MADE IN ENGLAND. Company monogram on butt cover. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Plastic, Fibreglass, Adhesive tape, Stringtennis

A wooden,flat-top racquet with a laminated convex throat, and white cloth tape shoulder reinforcing. Decal monogram across throat on obverse: B.G.I. Inscription along right side of stem: BRIDGEPORT ATHLETIC MFG CO./WRIGHT & DITSON SUCCESSORS. Hand carved initials along right side of stem: A.P.R.. Decal inscription across crown on obverse is illegible. Inscription along left side of stem: PATENTED,/JAN. 3. '05. Decal of manufacturer's trademark on throat on reverse: MAKERS/.../B.A.M. CO./.../B.G.I. TENNIS. Materials: Wood, Gut, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Cloth tapetennis

A wooden, slotted handle racquet. Inscription across neck of obverse: DREADNOUGHT/DRIVER/... Inscription across neck of reverse: HARRY C. LEE & CO/NEW YORK. Company logo 'LEE' is stamped on leather butt cap. Manufacturing and patent information along the sides of the handle, with size and production numbers punched in. Materials: Wood, Gut, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Stringtennis

A wooden racquet with a concave, laminated throat, cloth whipping, and grooved handle grip. Inscription along the throat on obverse: NEWPORT. Manufacturer's mark, featured on throat on reverse, comprises of a cross device at the centre of a circular, banded shield. Inscription: N.J. MAGNAN CO./QUALITY/NO.ATTLEBORO MASS. Materials: Wood, Gut, String, Cloth tape, Leather, Cloth, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Inktennis

A wooden racquet with a concave throat, red plastic shoulder supports, and grooved handle. Inscription along the throat on obverse: CHAMPION. Manufacturer's mark, featured on throat on reverse, comprises of the letter 'M' at the centre of a gold ribboned black badge. Inscription: N.J. MAGNAN CORP./NORTH ATTLEBORO,MASS, U.S.A. Materials: Wood, Gut, String, Leather, Cloth, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Ink, Plastictennis

A wooden racquet with solid, convex throat, cloth tape shoulder reinforcements, and fine grooved handle grip. Inscription across and along throat on obverse: "TOURNAMENT"/WILLIAMS & CO. PARIS. Inscription across butt cover, in French: WILLIAMS & CO/1. RUE CAUMARTIN/PARIS/A GARDER SOUS PRESSE. Materials: Wood, Gut, Cloth tape, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Leather, Metaltennis

A wooden tennis racquet with parchment shoulder reinforcements (around underside), black and red whipping, and a bald handle. Partially legible inscription along throat on obverse: THE/W[INNER] . Inscription across throat, on reverse: F.J. BANCROFT/PAWTUCKET/R.I. Manufacturing details also feature along left side of shaft. Materials: Wood, Gut, Leather, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Ink, String, Parchmenttennis