1987.323.7 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
TAD Davis Classic Tennis Racket
Artifact ID1987.323.7 a-b
Object Type
Racket, Tennis
Maker
TAD Davis
Date
before 1987
Medium
wood, nylon, paint, canvas, leather, metal, thread
DimensionsOverall (a) (racket) H 27 in x W 9 in x D 1 3/4 in (68.6 cm x 22.9 cm x 4.4 cm )
Overall (b) (cover) H 1 1/2 in x W 10 in (3.8 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical Description(a) A black and red pattern made of rectangles decorates the throat of a wooden tennis racket. A black grip is attached to the end of the handle.Overall (b) (cover) H 1 1/2 in x W 10 in (3.8 cm x 25.4 cm )
(b) An oblong case made of white canvas and brown leather has a horizontal zipper stitched across the front. A snap is attached to the leather portion at the bottom of the case.
Historical NoteThis tennis racket was owned and used by Gerald R. Ford.Additional Details
Custodial History NotePresident Ford donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 1987.
Credit LineGift of President Gerald R. Ford
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Relating to the Family of Gerald and Betty Ford (74627970)
Use Restriction Status
Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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