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Bat of Reginald 'Tip' Foster, 1903



Date:
1903
Object Number:
M.83.7
Creator
Stuart Surridge & Co (bat maker)
Production notes
Patent Rapid Driver, trade mark 'Wellington' Trade mark: 'Welligton'. Branded: 'Stuart, Surridge & Co patent Rapid Driver'. Maker's stamp: Stuart,Surridge & Co Practical Makers 175 Boro' London' Grip: Stuart,Surridge & Co Practical Makers 175 Boro' London'
Material
wood, rubber, twine
Size
Height: 87 cm Height: 34.25 inches Weight: 1.02 kg Weight: 2 lb 4 oz.
Object name
bat
Object category
sports equipment - cricket

Description

Spliced cane, treble sprung handle, twined. Remains of red rubber grip. Straight blade, indistinct swell. Blade bound with twine. Worn toe. Maker’s marks on face and grip. Player’s name and initials on each shoulder. List of signatures on reverse.
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Association:
Reginald Erskine Foster (owner) 1903 - 1904
England Cricket Team (team) 1903 - 1904
Related objects:
MCC/AAL/2/TEMP93 : Curator's correspondence relating to gifts to the MCC 1980-1984
TN.2008.305 : England Players' Medal of RE Foster, 1903-1904