Racquet, Circa 1955

Physical description

An Oliver International tennis racquet, with ribbon whipping around shoulders and shaft, leather handle grip with continuous X-formation perforations, and a rubber butt cap. Oliver logo featurs across crown, along shaft, and across butt cap. Model name features across base of head. Illustrated decal of stylised kangaroo features on throat. Reproduced signatures of Anderson and Sedgman feature on the sides of throat. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Ribbon, Fibreglass, Rubber, Enamel, Adhesive tape

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