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Tennis racket cover used by Althea Gibson, ca. 1960. Creator: Wilson Sporting Goods Co..

Tennis racket cover used by Althea Gibson, ca. 1960. Creator: Wilson Sporting Goods Co..

2-832-949 - 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. Red and white tennis racket cover. White type appears on center of either side reading, [Wilson]. The "Wilson" type has been covered with tape. White type near bottom of covering reads [MADE IN/U.S.A.]. Cover has zipper running along side of cover.

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People Information

Creator
  1. Wilson Sporting Goods Co., attributed to: American: Maker, manufacturer
People Related
  1. International Lawn Tennis Club of the United States: American: Lawn Tennis Club
  2. Althea Gibson: African-American, American: Tennis player
Medium
  1. Covers (overlying objects)
Picture Type
  1. Heritage art
  2. Object
Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Sport & Pastimes

Society & Culture Issues & Causes

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5140x3292
File Size : 49,573kb

Aliases

  1. 2014.205.2.2
  1. NMAAHC-2014_205_2_2_001
  1. 0990005261
  1. 2-832-949
  1. 2014.205.2.2
  1. 2832949
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