Medal given to Althea Gibson by the Armed Forces of Pakistan, 1956. Creator: Unknown.

Medal given to Althea Gibson by the Armed Forces of Pakistan, 1956. Creator: Unknown.

2-832-169 - 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. A two inch silver medal (with original box). The medal is engraved with the text: [Exhibition Tennis Matches / Against Armed Forces of Pakistan / Althea Gibson / January 1956] on one side. The other side has engraved text around the edge of the circle that reads: [Services Sports Control Board Pakistan]. The text surrounds a symbol that includes an anchor, star, wings, and swords on the other side.


Image Details


People Information

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

Medium
  1. Silver

Picture Type
  1. Medals
  2. Object

Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Sport & Pastimes

History & Politics Artefacts


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2824x3245
File Size : 26,848kb


Aliases

  1. 2009.27.2ab
  1. NMAAHC-2009_27_2_001
  1. 0990004516
  1. 2-832-169
  1. 2009.27.2ab
  1. 2832169


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