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Delegate
- Published by
- MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
- Created by
- Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
- Subject of
- Universal Network Television, American, founded 1950
- Haley, Alex, American, 1921 - 1992
- Sutton, Percy Ellis, American, 1920 - 2009
- Columbia Records, American, founded 1888
- Brown & Williamson, American, born 1894
- Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
- Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
- National Association of Market Developers, American, founded 1953
- National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
- Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
- Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1913
- National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
- Wilkins, Roy, American, 1901 - 1981
- National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935
- National Association of Black Social Workers, American, founded 1968
- National Pan-Hellenic Council, American, founded 1930
- Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1932
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
- National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
- National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., American, founded 1906
- National Urban League, American, founded 1910
- National Dental Association, American, founded 1913
- National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., American, founded 1919
- Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1943
- National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
- President Carter, Jimmy, American, born 1924
- Shriners International, American, founded 1870
- Daughters of Isis, American, founded 1910
- Opportunities Industrialization Center of America, Inc., American, founded 1964
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
- National Urban League Guild, American, founded 1946
- Tuskegee Airmen, 1941 - 1946
- Congressional Black Caucus, American, founded 1971
- Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
- National Council of Negro Women, founded 1935
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- 369th Veterans Association, American
- Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
- Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
- National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935
- Northside Center for Child Development, Inc., founded 1946
- Date
- 1977
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 5/16 in. (27.5 × 21.4 × 0.8 cm)
- Description
- A 1977 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a collage of black and white portrait photographs with a bright blue tint. Red text at the center reads [THE / 1st / year / of the / 3rd / Century]. The spine of the magazine is white with black text that reads [DELEGATE 1977 - 'THE FIRST YEAR'].
- The magazine’s content opens on the first page with an untitled editorial note recounting events of the past year, including the election and administration of Jimmy Carter. There is also a masthead reading [DELEGATE, 1977] and a table of contents.
- The content then continues with articles on the mayoral campaign of Manhattan Borough President Percy Sutton, the reaction to “Roots” on ABC, and “Blacks on the Carter Team,“ followed by profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes Gil Noble, CBS, NAUC, Brown & Williamson, Lambda Kappa Mu, General Food, Prince Hall Masons, National Market Developers, Empire State Medical, Chi Delta Mu Society, Negro Publishers Association, NAACP, Wilbert Tatum, National Medical Association, Ford, Pan Hellenic Council, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Sigma Fraternity, Georgia Club, Monteford Point Marines, Somerset, Phi Delta Kappa, National Urban League, National Dental Association, Church Ushers, Jane Edwards, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Carol Jenkins, Andrew Young, Shriners, Daughters of Isis, O.I.C. National Business and Professional Negro Women Clubs, National Bar Association, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Schlitz, Tuskegee Airmen, Media Women, Elks, Muhammad Ali, National Council of Negro Women, 369 Veterans Association, Lionel Hampton, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Congressional Black Caucus, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, and Howard University. There are also articles about tennis tournaments in Forest Hills, New Orleans, and Oak Bluffs, as well as feature on Labor Day at Oak Bluffs.
- There are approximately 256 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements throughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Kool cigarettes.
- Place made
- Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Topic
- Advertising
- Associations and institutions
- Business
- Caricature and cartoons
- Communities
- Fraternal organizations
- Fraternities
- Government
- HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
- Journalism
- Labor
- Mass media
- Men
- Political organizations
- Politics (Practical)
- Professional organizations
- Religious groups
- Social life and customs
- Sororities
- Tennis
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Urban life
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely
- Object number
- 2012.167.11
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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I Always Wanted to Be Somebody
- Written by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Published by
- Harper & Brothers, American, 1817 - 1962
- Date
- 1958
- Medium
- cardboard, paper (fiber product) and ink
- Dimensions
- 8 3/4 x 6 x 1 in. (22.2 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm)
- Description
- A hard cover string bound 176 page book (a) written by Althea Gibson and edited by Ed Fitzgerald about the life and tennis career of Althea Gibson, the first black woman to win Wimbledon and the U.S. Open. The paper wrap around jacket (b) is printed on the cover in the top third with a blue background with black text on the left side [ALTHEA GIBSON], there is a black and white bust photograph of Althea Gibson. In the middle third [I always wanted to be Somebody] appears in white on a black background, and the bottom third is black and white text on a red background. The verso features a white background with black text and a black and white photograph of Gibson playing tennis
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Type
- books
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.158.3ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Harper Collins, 1958 (renewed 1986 Althea Gibson & Edward E. Fitzgerald). Permission required for use.
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Serena Williams, Miami Beach 2003
- Photograph by
- Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
- Subject of
- Williams, Serena Jameka, American, born 1981
- Date
- 2003
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5000pixels × 4034pixels
- Description
- An image of Serena Williams. The low-angle image features Williams standing in front of an in-ground pool wearing a white bathing suit and heels. She is standing towards the camera, but looking past it, with her hands on her hips.
- Place depicted
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Portfolio/Series
- Icons
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Topic
- Athletes
- Photography
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
- Object number
- 2016.164.20
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Walter Iooss
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Photograph of Althea Gibson holding a Wimbledon trophy plate
- Created by
- Michael Cole Camerawork, British, founded 1945
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Date
- 1957-1958
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image and Sheet): 8 1/4 x 11 11/16 in. (21 x 29.7 cm)
- Description
- In this black-and-white photograph, Althea Gibson holds a Wimbledon trophy plate in her left hand and a bouquet of flowers in her right. An unidentified man taking a photograph and another unidentified person can be seen to the right of the photograph. The back of the photograph has the photographer's stamp.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Topic
- Athletes
- Photography
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.1.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- © AELTC / Michael Cole
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Christine Truman Beats Althea Gibson in Wightman Cup
- Created by
- Keystone Press Agency, British
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Trumman, Christine, English, born 1941
- Date
- 1958
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 x 8 1/16 in. (25.4 x 20.5 cm)
- Description
- In this black-and-white photograph, Christine Truman (left) walks off with Althea Gibson (right). Both women wear tennis skirts and jackets. A crowd is visible in the background.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Topic
- Athletes
- Photography
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.1.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Keystone Press Agency Ltd.. Permission required for use.
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Photograph of Althea Gibson
- Created by
- Seawell, Wallace, American, 1916 - 2007
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Date
- 1959
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- 10 1/8 x 8 1/16 in. (25.7 x 20.5 cm)
- Description
- In this black-and-white photograph, Althea Gibson poses on a stool with two tennis rackets. Both the rackets have dark colors printed with "Althea Gibson" in white letters.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Topic
- Athletes
- Photography
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.1.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Photograph of Althea Gibson with travel gear
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Date
- 1959
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 1/2 x 6 9/16 in. (21.6 x 16.7 cm)
- Description
- In this black-and-white photograph, Althea Gibson stands in front of a "London Airport" sign in a trenchcoat with a travel bag, tennis racket, and purse.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Topic
- Athletes
- Photography
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.1.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Photograph of Althea Gibson
- Created by
- Roseberry, Oscar Zane, 1912 - 1999
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Date
- 1959
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 1/8 x 7 15/16 in. (25.7 x 20.2 cm)
- Description
- In this black-and-white photograph, Althea Gibson, wearing her Wightman Cup blazer, stands with two rackets in her left hand in front of a door marked "staff."
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Topic
- Athletes
- Photography
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.1.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Oscar Zane Roseberry
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Letter to Althea Gibson from Sheila Ann Hessler
- Written by
- Hessler, Sheila Ann, American
- Received by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Date
- April 13, 1959
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 1/2 x 8 in. (26.7 x 20.3 cm)
- Description
- An original 2-page typed letter dated 1959 to Althea Gibson from the Chairman of the Women's Tennis Committee, part of the U.S. Department of State. The letter is wirtten on Department of State letterhead.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Central Park West, Manhattan, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.1.8ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Telegram to Althea Gibson from Robert Walter Johnson
- Created by
- Western Union, founded 1851
- Johnson, Robert Walter, American, 1899 - 1971
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Baker, Bertram L., American, 1898 - 1985
- Date
- August 8, 1951
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 13/16 x 8 in. (14.8 x 20.3 cm)
- Description
- Congratulatory telegram to Althea Gibson from Dr. R. Walter Johnson. The telegram is stamped: [51 Aug 8 PM 2 33].
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Lynchburg, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- telegrams
- Topic
- Athletes
- Communication
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.3.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Wightman Cup Medal
- Created by
- United States Tennis Association, American, founded 1881
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Date
- 1957
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 1 3/4 × 1 3/8 in. (4.4 × 3.5 cm)
- Description
- A circular Wightman Cup medal. On one side the medal is engraved: [Wightman Cup Matches, 1957, Edgeworth Club]. The reverse is engraved: [Althea Gibson / United States].
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Edgeworth, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- medals
- Topic
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Photograph of Althea Gibson with Wightman Cup team
- Attributed to
- Stuart, D. R.
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Date
- 1958
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 7/16 x 5 7/16 in. (8.7 x 13.8 cm)
- Description
- In this black-and-white photograph, the Wightman Cup team stands on a tennis court in front of a small table. Gibson stands third from the left.
- Place captured
- All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England, Europe
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Topic
- Athletes
- Photography
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.1.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- © D. R. Stuart.. Permission required for use.
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Photographic print of Althea Gibson standing on a chair
- Created by
- Reuters, English, founded 1851
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Buxton, Angela, English, born 1934
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Date
- 1956
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 1/16 x 5 15/16 in. (20.5 x 15.1 cm)
- Description
- In this black-and-white photograph, Althea Gibson stands on a chair, tennis racket in hand, while Angela Buxton touches her blouse. Three other unidentified women look on.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Topic
- Athletes
- Photography
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.1.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Reuters Photos Ltd.. Permission required for use.
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Medal given to Althea Gibson by the Armed Forces of Pakistan
- Created by
- Pakistan Services Sports Control Board, Pakistani
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Date
- 1956
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- silver
- Dimensions
- Medal: 2 5/8 x 2 x 1/8 in. (6.7 x 5.1 x 0.3 cm)
- Case for medal: 13/16 x 3 1/8 x 4 in. (2.1 x 7.9 x 10.2 cm)
- Description
- 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.
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- medals
- Topic
- International affairs
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.2ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Telegram to Althea Gibson from Eleanor Roosevelt
- Created by
- Western Union, founded 1851
- Eleanor Roosevelt, American, 1884 - 1962
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Baker, Bertram L., American, 1898 - 1985
- Date
- July 30, 1951
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 11/16 x 7 7/8 in. (14.4 x 20 cm)
- Description
- A telegram sent from Eleanor Roosevelt to Bertram Baker. It is stamped: [51 July 30 AM].
- Place depicted
- Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- telegrams
- Topic
- Athletes
- Communication
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.3.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Telegram to Althea Gibson from John Cashmore
- Created by
- Western Union, founded 1851
- Cashmore, John, American, 1895 - 1961
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Baker, Bertram L., American, 1898 - 1985
- Date
- August 8, 1951
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 3/4 x 8 in. (14.6 x 20.3 cm)
- Description
- A congratulatory telegram sent to Althea Gibson from John Cashmore. It is stamped: [51 Aug 8].
- Place depicted
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- telegrams
- Topic
- Athletes
- Communication
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.3.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Telegram to Althea Gibson from Trini and Buddy
- Created by
- Western Union, founded 1851
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Date
- August 7, 1951
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 3/4 x 8 in. (14.6 x 20.3 cm)
- Description
- A congratulatory telegram sent to Althea Gibson from Trini and Buddy. It is stamped: [51 Aug 7].
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Manhattan, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- telegrams
- Topic
- Athletes
- Communication
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.3.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
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Congratulatory telegram to Althea Gibson from Mary Hardwick Hare
- Created by
- Western Union, founded 1851
- Hare, Mary Hardwick, British, 1913 - 2001
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Baker, Bertram L., American, 1898 - 1985
- Date
- August 8, 1951
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 3/4 x 7 15/16 in. (14.6 x 20.2 cm)
- Description
- A telegram to Althea Gibson from Mary Hardwick Hare. It is stamped: [1951 AUG 8 PM 1 49].
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Manhattan, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- telegrams
- Topic
- Athletes
- Communication
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.3.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Telegram to Althea Gibson from Ray Robinson
- Created by
- Western Union, founded 1851
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- "Sugar" Robinson, Ray, American, 1921 - 1989
- Baker, Bertram L., American, 1898 - 1985
- Date
- August 6, 1951
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 15/16 x 8 in. (15.1 x 20.3 cm)
- Description
- A telegram sent to Bertram Baker from Alice Phillips, secertary to Sugar Ray Robinson. A handwritten "Congratulations" appears before the closing.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- telegrams
- Topic
- Athletes
- Communication
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.3.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
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Wightman Cup blazer worn by Althea Gibson
- Created by
- United States Tennis Association, American, founded 1881
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Date
- 1957
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- wool
- Dimensions
- 29 3/4 x 29 3/8 in. (75.6 x 74.6 cm)
- On form: 28 3/4 x 21 x 18 in. (73 x 53.3 x 45.7 cm)
- Description
- 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.
- Place used
- Edgeworth, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- blazers
- Topic
- Clothing and dress
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions