Tennis racquet frame used by Althea Gibson. Creator: Unknown.

Tennis racquet frame used by Althea Gibson. Creator: Unknown.

2-831-768 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

In 1956 Althea Gibson (1927-2003) became the first African-American to win a Grand Slam title (the French Championships). The following year she won both Wimbledon and the US Nationals.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. Althea Gibson: African-American, American: Tennis player

Medium
  1. Wood, metal

Picture Type
  1. Covers (overlying objects)
  2. Object

Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Sport & Pastimes


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4926x3823
File Size : 55,173kb


Aliases

  1. 2014.205.3.2
  1. NMAAHC-13446DE33C9E2_5001
  1. 0990004464
  1. 2-831-768
  1. 2014.205.3.2
  1. 2831768


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