Identity area
Reference code
IE LMOD 2387
Title
Vintage Tennis Racket
Date(s)
- Twentieth Century (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
wood, metal, plastic. 69 x 15.5 x 5.5
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Archival history
21/08/2025
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Vintage tennis racket from Elvery's of Dublin and Cork, frame around head of racket
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Paint is worn down at bottom of handle, flaking on parts of handle and head of racket also
Front: Writing on handle reads "Elvery's" "The Club" (with coat of arms green and gold and two clubs) "Elephant House" (with gold elephant)
Frame reads "Dunlop" at top and bottom
Reverse: Writing on handle reads "Elvery's Dublin and Cork"
Frame reads "H. Dockrell" written at bottom.
Bottom of handle reads "When not in use please keep in a press"
