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Training boxing gloves used and signed by Cassius Clay
- Created by
- Post Manufacturing Co.
- Worn by
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Date
- 1960
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- leather, cloth, thread
- Dimensions
- a: 10 1/4 x 6 x 3 7/8 in. (26 x 15.2 x 9.8 cm)
- b: 10 1/4 x 5 5/8 x 4 in. (26 x 14.3 x 10.2 cm)
- Description
- Dark red brown training boxing gloves worn by Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) and signed in Louisville, as indicated by the penned note inside the left glove near the wrist. Gloves are edged in faded yellow fabric and tied with dark, faded strings. Stitching throughout the glove is in white thread. On the outside fronts of both gloves below the wrist are manufacturer's labels. [POST / MANUFACTURING CO. / NEW YORK]. Inside the left glove, near the wrist, is a note in faded red ink. [SIGNED BY / CASSIUS CLAY/ Louisville / 1960]. Inside the right glove, near the wrist, is a note in blue pen [From / Cassius Clay / 1960]. Gloves are well worn and wrinkled. The right glove has dark discolorations near the top of the glove on the right side.
- Place used
- Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Type
- gloves
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.173.3ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Boxing headgear worn by Muhammad Ali
- Created by
- Everlast Worldwide, Inc., founded 1910
- Owned by
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Subject of
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Date
- ca. 1973
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- leather, padding, cloth, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 8 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 7 in. (21.6 x 26.7 x 17.8 cm)
- Caption
- It was in this gym and the surrounding neighborhood with its vibrant mix of racial, political and cultural identities, some have argued, that Cassius Clay took his first crucial steps to becoming Muhammad Ali.
- Description
- Black leather boxing headgear with yellow interior. Open face design with cheek protection and adjustable head and chin straps for customized fit. "EVERLAST" label on front.
- Place collected
- Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Type
- headgear
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.19.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Seat from Perry Stadium
- Used by
- Bush Stadium, American, 1931 - 2012
- Subject of
- Indianapolis Clowns, American, 1946 - 1989
- Indianapolis ABCs, American, 1913 - 1926
- Date
- 1931
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- paint on wood , cast iron , metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 32 1/4 × 23 × 23 in., 29 lb. (81.9 × 58.4 × 58.4 cm, 13.2 kg)
- Description
- A stadium-style folding seat made of slatted wood with cast iron frame. The seat is painted bright orange and has the number [12] stenciled in black paint on the top slat. A metal plaque gives information and dates about the teams who played at the stadium.
- Place used
- Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Type
- chairs
- Topic
- Baseball
- Segregation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.46
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Commemorative football from Super Bowl XLI signed by Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith
- Created by
- Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
- Owned by
- Dungy, Tony, American, born 1955
- Signed by
- Dungy, Tony, American, born 1955
- Smith, Lovie, American, born 1958
- Subject of
- Fritz Pollard Alliance, American, founded 2003
- National Football League, American, founded 1920
- Indianapolis Colts, American, founded 1953
- Chicago Bears, American, founded 1919
- Date
- February 4, 2007
- Medium
- leather
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 7 × 11 × 7 in. (17.8 × 27.9 × 17.8 cm)
- Caption
- Tony Dungy was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in 2007 after becoming the first African American coach to win a Super Bowl.
- Description
- "Game ball" football from Super Bowl XLI autographed by Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith. Ball is four panels stitched together. Three of the panels are white, and the fourth is brown as seen in a regulation NFL football. One white panel reads [SUPER BOWL XLI] followed by the signatures of Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith, with [LIMITED EDITION 0 of 125] at the bottom of the panel. Another white panel reads [AN HISTORIC EVENT]. Beneath that are the scores of the involved teams and the Super Bowl XLI logo. Beneath that is [FRITZ POLLARD ALLIANCE]. Last white panel reads [Wilson] above [MADE / IN U.S.A / K] / [INFLATE / 13 LBS / Y]. Brown panel features NFL logo at center with ["THE DUKE." / Wilson] to the left and Commissioner Roger Goodell's signature to the right.
- Place depicted
- Miami Gardens, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- footballs
- Topic
- Football
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Tony Dungy
- Object number
- 2018.32.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Golf pencil from the Hamptons Golf Course, Virginia
- Used by
- Funches, Ethel, American, 1913 - 2010
- Date
- late 20th century
- Medium
- wood, graphite, and paint
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 1/4 × 1/4 in. (8.3 × 0.6 cm)
- Description
- A small polygonal golf pencil.
- The pencil is made of a light tan colored wood. The body of the pencil is yellow with black text. It reads [THE HAMPTONS G.C. - HAMPTON, VA.]. The yellow paint is slightly scratched in several areas. The tip of the pencil broke off and there is a small hole at the top of the pencil.
- Place depicted
- Hampton, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Type
- pencils
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Grand Niece Angela Kenion-Wynn in Memory of Ethel P. Funches
- Object number
- 2015.249.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Goalie gloves worn by Briana Scurry
- Manufactured by
- Nike Inc., American, founded 1971
- Worn by
- Scurry, Briana, born 1971
- Date
- ca. 2004
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- synthetic fiber , foam
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (2015.58.5a): 10 5/8 × 8 1/2 × 2 1/2 in. (27 × 21.6 × 6.4 cm)
- H x W x D (2015.58.5b): 10 5/8 × 8 1/2 × 2 1/2 in. (27 × 21.6 × 6.4 cm)
- Description
- A pair of white, blue, and gold Nike goalie gloves worn by Briana Scurry during the 2004 Olympics. The gloves, 2015.58.5a (left hand glove) and 2015.58.5b (right hand glove), are predominantly white with gold and dark blue decoration on top of gloves. The palms of gloves are completely white. Gray fabric can be found at the thumb joint and the wrist. A Nike swoosh appears on top of each glove in dark blue. Gold script on the top of the glove near the thumb joint reads: [BioAlign Technology]. The gloves have adjustable velcro wristbands with a gold and dark blue number [1] printed on each band. On the interior of the wristband each glove has a white tag with black type that reads: [Size 9 / Made in China].
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Type
- gloves
- Topic
- Soccer
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Briana Scurry
- Object number
- 2015.58.5ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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"Game ball" football from Super Bowl XLI
- Created by
- Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
- Owned by
- Dungy, Tony, American, born 1955
- Subject of
- Dungy, Tony, American, born 1955
- National Football League, American, founded 1920
- Indianapolis Colts, American, founded 1953
- Chicago Bears, American, founded 1919
- Date
- February 4, 2007
- Medium
- leather
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 7 × 11 × 7 in. (17.8 × 27.9 × 17.8 cm)
- Caption
- Tony Dungy was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in 2007 after becoming the first African American coach to win a Super Bowl.
- Description
- "Game ball" football from Super Bowl XLI. Ball is four leather panels stitched together. One panel reads [SUPER BOWL XLI CHAMPIONS] followed by the Indianapolis Colts logo with the scores of the Colts 929) and the Chicago Bears (17) to the left and right, respectively. Another panel features a heat stamped NFL logo above [CHICAGO / BEARS) · (INDIANAPOLIS / COLTS) / SOUTH FLORIDA · FEBRUARY 4, 2007 / NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE / Wilson / MADE IN U.S.A.]. Next panel has large Super Bowl XLI logo at center with ["THE DUKE." / WILSON] on the left and [(Roger Goodell signature) / COMMISSIONER] to the right. Fourth and final panel is blank.
- Place depicted
- Miami Gardens, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- footballs
- Topic
- Football
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Tony Dungy
- Object number
- 2018.32.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Game Football 1989 LA Raiders vs. New York Jets
- Manufactured by
- Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
- Signed by
- Ethan Horton, American, born 1962
- Subject of
- National Football League, American, founded 1920
- Oakland Raiders, American, founded 1960
- New York Jets, American, founded 1960
- Date
- 1989
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- ink on leather and rubber
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 7 1/4 × 11 1/2 × 7 in. (18.4 × 29.2 × 17.8 cm)
- Description
- Hand painted football game ball awarded to Ethan Horton. Hand painted design appears in one quadrant of football. Background of quadrant is painted black, with a silver border. On the right side of the painted area is a green "7". On the left side of the painted area is a silver "14". Silver and green handwriting at center of painted area reads, [RAIDERS/GAME BALL/ETHAN HORTON/10•9•89/Los Angeles/JETS]. Ethan Horton’s signature in black ink appears beneath painted area. Black type appears on opposite side of ball reads, [Wilson®/ [illegible]/National Football League/American Football Conference/National Football Conference].
- Place depicted
- Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Place used
- East Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Type
- footballs
- Topic
- Football
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.194.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Football commemorating Eddie Robinson's 324th win at Grambling State University
- Manufactured by
- Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
- Owned by
- Robinson, Edward Gay Sr., American, 1919 - 2007
- Subject of
- Grambling State University, American, founded 1901
- Date
- 1985
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- leather , rubber and thread
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (deflated): 4 1/4 × 12 1/4 × 6 1/2 in. (10.8 × 31.1 × 16.5 cm)
- Description
- This is a deflated white and brown Wilson football with white lacing. On the white side is text in black letters that reads "EDDIE ROBINSON GETS 324TH WIN/ GRAMBLING 27 VS PRARIE [sic] VIEW 7/ COTTON BOWL STADIUM/ DALLAS TEXAS 10 - 5-85." On a brown side in black text are the words "PAUL 'BEAR' BRYANT 323 WINS/ AMOS ALONZO STAGG 314 WINS/ GLEN POP WARNER 313 WINS." On a third side in large black script is the word "Wilson ®." Below in black text are the words "Made/ in / USA/ K" and "Inflate/ 13 LBS/ R."
- Place used
- Dallas, Texas, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Grambling, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Type
- footballs
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Eddie Robinson Family
- Object number
- 2015.224.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Corner stool from Dundee's 5th St. Gym
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Used by
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Date
- ca. 1973
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- wood, paint
- Dimensions
- H x W: 16 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 12 in. (41.9 x 31.8 x 30.5 cm)
- Description
- A four-legged wooden stool that has been painted red.
- Place used
- Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Type
- stools
- Topic
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.19.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Ringside bell from Dundee's 5th St. Gym
- Created by
- Pacer Electronics
- Subject of
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Used by
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Date
- ca. 1973
- Medium
- metal , plastic , pressure-sensitive tape
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. (29.2 x 19.1 x 6 cm)
- Description
- The casing for the electric bell is black with a green and red label. The bell itself is white with "Pacer" in red letters.
- Place used
- Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Type
- bells (idiophones)
- Topic
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.19.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Hockey puck used by Ice Hockey in Harlem
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- Ice Hockey in Harlem, American, founded 1987
- Date
- after 1987
- Medium
- rubber with ink and paper with adhesive
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 1 × 3 × 3 in. (2.5 × 7.6 × 7.6 cm)
- Caption
- Founded in 1987, Ice Hockey in Harlem is a non-profit organization that gives roughly 250 children between the ages of 5 to 18 the opportunity to learn the game of ice hockey and participate in academic enrichment programs free of charge. Most of the program’s participants, who must be residents of Harlem or Upper Manhattan, are black and Hispanic. Ice Hockey in Harlem is one of several programs across the country, including the Fort Dupont program in Washington D.C., the Snider Hockey program in Philadelphia, and the Detroit Ice Dreams, focused on increasing black and minority participation in ice hockey
- Description
- Ice Hockey in Harlem hockey puck.
- The round puck is black. The top of the puck is smooth and has a red, white, and blue logo. There is a red rectangular shape that gets thinner in the center. There is white text on top of it which reads [ICE HOCKEY IN HARLEM]. The shape is outlined in blue, except in the center. There is a blue arc on top of the text and below the text. There is a red outline around the arcs and the ends of the rectangle. The top arc reads [EDUCATION] in white and the bottom arch reads [IS THE GOAL] in white. The outer edge of the puck is textured with a raised repeated diamond pattern. The raised portion makes up the outer lines of the diamonds. There is raised, smooth bubble letter text which reads [HOWIES]. A few inches away there is raised, smooth, bubble letter text which reads [OFFICIAL / MADE IN SLOVAKIA]. The bottom line is smaller than the top. Both lines of text are thinner than the word “HOWIES”. A few inches away there is a raised, smooth logo. It resembles a loosely folded piece of ribbon. The bottom of the puck is flat. There is an uncentered white rectangular sticker with rounded corners. The sticker has black text which reads [Did you know that the IHIH / program also include a College / Exploration Series for its students?]. The sticker is creased and slightly discolored. The puck has a few scuffs and scratches on both sides.
- Place used
- Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Type
- hockey pucks
- Topic
- Children
- Hockey
- Recreation
- Urban life
- Youth
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ice Hockey in Harlem
- Object number
- 2019.74.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Ice Hockey in Harlem
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Baseball from the 1992 World Series autographed by Joe Carter
- Created by
- Rawlings, American, founded 1887
- Issued by
- Major League Baseball, American, founded 1869
- Signed by
- Joe Carter, American, born 1960
- Date
- 1992
- Medium
- cork (bark) , yarn and hide
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 7/8 × 2 7/8 × 2 7/8 in. (7.3 × 7.3 × 7.3 cm)
- Description
- An official 1992 World Series baseball. The baseball is a white hide with red stitching. Red type on the baseball reads: [Rawlings] and [OFFICIAL BALL / 1992 WORLD SERIES / Francis T. Vincent, Jr / COMMISSIONER]. The 1992 World Series logo is also printed on the baseball. Underneath the logo, there is an autograph by Toronto Blue Jay Joe Carter, in blue ink that reads: [Joe Carter].
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Type
- baseballs
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.50
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Pen used by Michele A. Roberts to sign NBPA's 2017 agreement with the NBA
- Manufactured by
- Montblanc, German, founded 1906
- Used by
- Roberts, Michele A., American, born 1956
- Subject of
- National Basketball Association, American, founded 1946
- National Basketball Players Association, American, founded 1954
- Date
- January 19, 2017
- Medium
- resin and metal and ink
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5/8 × 5 1/2 × 1/2 in. (1.6 × 14 × 1.3 cm)
- Description
- This is a Montblanc blue ink ballpoint pen with black body (a) and cap (b), used by Michele A Roberts, Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), to sign the NBPA's collective bargaining agreement with the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 2017. The cap is detachable and has a silver clip and a silver ring around the base embossed with [MONT BLANC]. Incised in silver onto the side of the cap is a figure of a basketball player with ball. The pen has a silver tip and silver accents at the cap base and end. The pen is stored in black Montblanc box with white interior.
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Type
- pens
- Topic
- Basketball
- Business
- Labor
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of National Basketball Players Association
- Object number
- 2017.22ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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NFL Hall of Fame helmet for Tony Dungy
- Created by
- Riddell, American, founded 1929
- Owned by
- Dungy, Tony, American, born 1955
- Subject of
- Dungy, Tony, American, born 1955
- National Football League, American, founded 1920
- Date
- 2016
- Medium
- plastic, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 10 × 9 1/4 × 13 in. (25.4 × 23.5 × 33 cm)
- Caption
- Tony Dungy was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in 2007 after becoming the first African American coach to win a Super Bowl.
- Description
- Silver-tone football helmet produced by Riddell. Both sides of the helmet feature the NFL Hall of Fame logo in relief. On back proper right of helmet is [TONY DUNGY] in relief. On back, along dorsal stripe, is [MATTHEW 20:28].
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Type
- helmets
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Tony Dungy
- Object number
- 2018.32.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Seat from Griffith Stadium
- Manufactured by
- American Seating Company, American, founded 1886
- Used by
- Griffith Stadium, 1911 - 1965
- Subject of
- Homestead Grays, American, 1912 - 1950
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Medium
- paint on wood , metal and brass (alloy)
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Seat Up): 30 1/2 × 22 1/2 × 20 1/4 in., 37 lb. (77.5 × 57.2 × 51.4 cm, 16.8 kg)
- H x W x D (Seat Down): 30 1/2 × 22 1/2 × 22 1/2 in., 37 lb. (77.5 × 57.2 × 57.2 cm, 16.8 kg)
- Description
- A single seat from Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C. The seat is wood and metal painted blue, with remnants of green underneath. There is a brass plaque mounted on center of interior seat backing that reads: [GRIFFITH STADIUM / 1920-1961 / HOME OF THE WASHINGTON / SENATORS]. The proper right leg has text imprinted into it that reads: [PAT. NO 2246160 / MADE / IN / U.S.A.]. The proper left leg has text imprinted into it that reads: [3490 / X / LEV].
- Place used
- Griffith Stadium, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Type
- seating furniture
- Topic
- Amusements
- Baseball
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.90.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Wood 3 golf club used by Ethel Funches
- Manufactured by
- Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
- Used by
- Funches, Ethel, American, 1913 - 2010
- Date
- late 20th century
- Medium
- wood, metal, rubber, and ink
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (2015.249.4.1 Wood 3): 43 1/2 × 2 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (110.5 × 6.4 × 8.9 cm)
- Description
- A wood golf club from Wilson, used by Ethel Funches.
- The shaft is silver in color and is made out of metal. There is a black rubber grip at the top. The grip has tan and grey zig zag and chevron designs. There is a line drawing of a crown and it reads [PRO ONLY] above it. There is a hole in the top and there are cracks all over the rubber grip. Some of the rubber and the metal are worn away at the bottom of the grip.
- There is a clear adhesive label on the shaft. It is partially torn and has black text. Some of the letters are faded and unreadable. Part of the sticker reads [-INTERTO]. There are several scuffed lines going around the shaft.
- The head of the club is made of a dark wood. There are two gold bands around the part closest to the shaft. There are scuffs and scratches in several different areas, and the proper left side has wear and tear from where it hit the ball.
- The underside of the head has scratches and some red lines. There is a piece of metal covering most of it. It has four (4) nails securing it to the wood. The metal has a bit of discoloring as well as some dents and scratches. There is text on the piece of metal. It is indented into it. The center has several different fonts and reads [Wilson / Lady / {horizontal line} / 1200 / 4200]. On the proper right side, it reads [PAT. NO. 31T2007]. On the proper left side there is a large number "3".
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Type
- golf clubs (equipment)
- sports and athletic equipment
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Grand Niece Angela Kenion-Wynn in Memory of Ethel P. Funches
- Object number
- 2015.249.4.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Golf club used by Ethel Funches
- Manufactured by
- Slazenger, British, founded 1881
- Used by
- Funches, Ethel, American, 1913 - 2010
- Date
- late 20th century
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (2015.249.4.10): 27 × 2 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (68.6 × 6.4 × 8.9 cm)
- Description
- A Slazenger golf club used by Ethel Funches.
- The shaft is silver in color and is made out of metal. There is a black rubber grip at the top. The grip has short green diagonal lines going in both directions all around it. In the center there is a line drawing of an arrow-like shape. There is text going vertically down both sides of the arrow. On the proper right side of the arrow it reads [GRIP RITE] and on the proper left side it reads [SWING RITE].
- The head of the club is made of metal and is gold in color. It is a half-circle shape that is wider at the bottom on the proper right side. There are scuffs, scratches, and areas of discoloration. The proper left side is flat since it is a right-handed club and the ball would be hit from the left side. The underside of the head is flat. The underside of the head has engraved text which reads [SLAZENGER].
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Type
- golf clubs (equipment)
- sports and athletic equipment
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Grand Niece Angela Kenion-Wynn in Memory of Ethel P. Funches
- Object number
- 2015.249.4.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Putter golf club used by Ethel Funches- Putter
- Used by
- Funches, Ethel, American, 1913 - 2010
- Date
- late 20th century
- Medium
- metal, rubber, and ink
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (2015.249.4.12 Putter): 34 1/2 × 1/2 × 4 in. (87.6 × 1.3 × 10.2 cm)
- Description
- A putter used by Ethel Funches.
- The black rubber grip is textured and has some cracks on it. The top half of the grip is torn off and the metal underneath is gold in color. The top of the club is open and hollow.
- The shaft of the club is metal and is silver in color and there are several grooved rings going around it. At the base of the shaft there is a thick black tapered area with thing red, green, and white rings around the top of it.
- The head of the putter is made of metal and is gold in color. There are several areas with scratches, scuffs, and areas of discoloration.
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Type
- golf clubs (equipment)
- sports and athletic equipment
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Grand Niece Angela Kenion-Wynn in Memory of Ethel P. Funches
- Object number
- 2015.249.4.12
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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7-iron golf club used by Ethel Funches
- Manufactured by
- PING, American, founded 1959
- Used by
- Funches, Ethel, American, 1913 - 2010
- Date
- late 20th century
- Medium
- steel alloy, rubber, ink, and plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (2015.249.4.13 7 Iron): 38 × 1 × 3 1/2 in. (96.5 × 2.5 × 8.9 cm)
- Description
- A PING 7-iron, used by Ethel Funches.
- The shaft is silver in color and is made out of metal. There is a black rubber grip at the top. The grip has short grey diagonal lines going in both directions all around it. In the center there is a line drawing of an arrow-like shape. There is text going vertically down both sides of the arrow. On the proper right side of the arrow it reads [GRIP RITE] and on the proper left side it reads [SWING RITE]. There is a thin line going around the base of the grip with stars below it. There is also a ring around the top of the grip. There is a hole in the center of the top of the grip. There is a green indented circle around it. It reads [GOLF PRIDE] above the circle and [MADE IN USA] below the circle. It reads [VICTORY] in an arc inside the circle with a small star. The letters are slightly faded and there are some small cracks in several areas.
- There are some scuffs in several areas on the shaft of the club. There is a clear adhesive label with black text on the shaft. There is a thick black line going around the top and a blue line around the bottom of the label. There is a blue line drawing of a male “creature” with a hat and a golf club. It reads [PING] in black letters going across the image. The text on the back of the label reads [KARSTEN / MFG. COPR. / BOX 9990 / PHOENIX, ARIZONA / 85068 / MADE IN U.S.A.]. The label is slightly torn in several places.
- The head of the club is silver in color and is made of metal. There are scuffs and scratches in several different areas. It has rounded corners. There is an engraving on the part closest to the shaft. It reads [44247]. The proper left side has sixteen (16) horizontal grooved lines of varying lengths and an engraved number “7”. Several areas are scuffed and discolored. The proper right side has a text which reads [KARSTEN MFG. CORP. PHOENIX AZ 85068 USA.]. There is a hollow area with text. It reads [PING TM EYE2]. There is a circle with a red dot in the center between the words “PING” and “EYE2”. It reads [PAT / PENDING] below it. The underside of the head has an engraved number “7”. The head has scuffs, scratches, and areas of slight discoloration.
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Type
- golf clubs (equipment)
- sports and athletic equipment
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Grand Niece Angela Kenion-Wynn in Memory of Ethel P. Funches
- Object number
- 2015.249.4.13
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions