Historical information

The tennis racquet belonged to John Phillips who used it in the late 1950s / early 1960s. It was not a new racquet when Ihe started using it, but a pass-me-down from his father. He purchased his first new racquet in the mid 60s and gave this racquet to the Orbost Museum to go in the racquet press so that people would have an idea of what the item (press) was used for - to stop wooden framed racquets with gut strings from warping. John played tennis at Orbost Tennis Club from 1969-1981 - vice president 1971-77, president 1977-81, secretary of Orbost & District Tennis Association 1975-81. He is a Life Member of the Orbost Tennis Club (1980).
John is also a Life Member of the Orbost & District Historical Society.

Significance

This item is an example of an early piece of sports' equipment which was manufactured using different materials.

Physical description

A wooden tennis racquet with a reinforced cane handle. The handle has a black leather grip. The frame is wooden ash with gut strings.

Inscriptions & markings

ALL ENGLAND Genuine Weather Proof
SLAZENGER Reinforced Cane Sealed finish