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Metadata
Accession # |
1978.173.17 |
Item Name |
Racket, Tennis Gear, Tennis |
Description |
A brown wooden tennis racket made with tan and black stringing. The brown leather on the wooden handle is grooved. The manufacturer information reads: "Wm. Whiteley Ltd.: The Sovereign F.A. Davis, London". |
Provenance |
The racket belonged to the donor. He was a Captain with the Canadian Corps, 12th Canadian Field Ambulance, 4th Canadian Division in France in 1915. The donor was born in Elora, December 8, 1883. |
Person \ Organization |
12th Canadian Field Ambulance 4th Canadian Division Godfrey, Richard Johnston (Dr.) |
Place |
Elora London |
Creator \ Maker |
Wm. Whiteley Limited |
Makers mark |
On the racket is "Wm. Whiteley Ltd.: The Sovereign F.A. Davis, London". |