Object number
M.2014.114.1
Title
Real Tennis Racquet of Ralph Richardson
Date
1983
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Production notes
Frame only. Strung by H D Johns (Henry)
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length: 67 cm
Description
Real tennis racquet. Slightly off-centre oval head. Strung and with tape around end curve. Unvarnished handle. Maker's name on side and face, with sky blue shield, bearing white cross and four lions. Dymo tape name label 'Ralph Richardson. 'Strung by H D Johns. Lords'
Racquet used by Sir Ralph Richardson when playing Real Tennis at Lord’s.
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