Pair of rectangular frames, with hardware
a-b.: Wooden frames; each corner drilled with hole for handware; (a.) stamped at top center: "THE STADIUM/SLAZENGERS"; stamped at bottom center: "MADE IN CANADA"
(b.) holes have screw fittings; has metal plate at bottom right corner with part of wooden frame near of drill hole cut away;
c-f.: Four metal screws with hinged heads; stamped: "BY ROYAL LETTERS/ PATENT/NOS 209870/263472-76"; heads stamped: "SLAZENGERS"
g-h.: Metal springs
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Date made
1920 - 1940
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
(See Description)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
9-1/2 in
Width
7-1/2 in
Depth
1-3/4 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. (24.1 x 19.1 x 4.4 cm)
Material
Wood, metal (steel)
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Overall wear consistent with use; brown staining; small cracks and losses at 3 of 4 corners; overall scratches and scrapes.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Slazenger
Notes
Retailer
Related Entries
Notes
MP.2010.4 - Racquet, tennis - Related
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
Accessioned in 2010, but acquired earlier [Jessa J. Krick, 4/7/2010].
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Library-Billiard Room