Wightman Cup blazer worn by Althea Gibson, 1957. Creator: Unknown.

Wightman Cup blazer worn by Althea Gibson, 1957. Creator: Unknown.

2-832-173 - 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. An off-white blazer with three buttons down the front center. The jacket has two pockets and features an embroidered American shield over crossed tennis racquets on the proper left chest.


Image Details


People Information

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

Medium
  1. Wool

Picture Type
  1. Blazers
  2. Object

Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Fashion & Dress

Lifestyle & Leisure Sport & Pastimes


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5400x7206
File Size : 114,002kb


Aliases

  1. 2009.27.5
  1. NMAAHC-2009_27_5_001-000001
  1. 0990004517
  1. 2-832-173
  1. 2009.27.5
  1. 2832173

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