Pole tennis set, Circa 1931

Physical description

A two-part box (.1) containing a three-part stand (.2). Inscription across top of lid: HARRODS/TENNIS PARTNER/HARRODS KNIGHTSBRIDGE - - S.W.1. Although fundamentally a pole tennis set, it's purpose is specifically for lawn tennis training, not outdoor leisure. Within the box are contained two cartons containing tethered tennis balls (TA 2009.355 - .356), and a third box containing two tethers (TA 2009.357). Materials: Wood, Metal, Paint, Cardboard, Paper, Ink

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