Object number
M.60.7
Title
Bat of Thomas Curren, 1869
Date
1869
Creator
Production notes
Handle: White/ Windsor
Face: White/ Windsor ( across splice)
Kenning/ton, Surry (sic)
Reverse: White/ Windsor (across splice)
?age (to left of splice)
Toe:: E L Page [shop at Tufnel Park, possibly agent].Earlier record states Clapshaw as maker, but no corresponding marks on bat.
Material
Size
Height: 87.5cm
Height: 34.5 inches
Weight: 0.981kg
Weight: 2lb 2.5/8oz
Description
Spliced cane, partially twined handle. Straight blade with indistinct swell. Toe worn on inner edge. Historic repair on toe. Maker’s mark to toe, face and reverse of blade; retailer’s marks to face and reverse splice; owner’s name to reverse.
Display caption
This bat was taken to the U.S.A. by Mr Curren when he emigrated there in 1869-70.
Association
Related objects
MCC/AAL/2/TEMP69 : Curator's correspondence relating to gifts to the MCC 1945-1960 donor surname C
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