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  • Altheas

    Altheas

    Artist
    Biery, Katherine Fullerton, n.d.
    Medium
    aquatint
    Dimensions
    12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
    Type
    Graphic Arts-Print
    Date
    1936
    Topic
    Still life\other\container
    Still life\flower\althea
    Credit Line
    Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Chicago Society of Etchers
    Object number
    1935.13.505
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    Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection
    Department
    Graphic Arts
    Data Source
    Smithsonian American Art Museum
  • Althea Gibson

    Althea Gibson

    Artist
    Naylor, Genevieve, 1915 - 1989
    Sitter
    Gibson, Althea, 25 Aug 1927 - 28 Sep 2003
    Medium
    Gelatin silver print
    Dimensions
    Image: 18.8 x 18.9cm (7 3/8 x 7 7/16")
    Sheet: 25.1 x 20.2cm (9 7/8 x 7 15/16")
    Mat: 55.9 x 40.6cm (22 x 16")
    Type
    Photograph
    Date
    1957 (c. 1970 print from original negative)
    Exhibition Label
    Althea Gibson almost retired from tennis in 1955, but instead, she went on to win the 1956 singles title at the French Open. The following season, she won the singles titles at both Wimbledon and Forest Hills, New York (the precursor to the U.S. Open). Look magazine featured Gibson in an article for its November 12, 1957 issue, for which Genevieve Naylor, the photographer assigned to the story, posed Gibson in Harlem, on the very street where she had grown up (143rd Street between Lenox and Seventh Avenues). While the young Gibson could often be seen playing paddle tennis in front of her building, tennis was not a popular sport in African American communities. After Gibson reached the top ranks, however, that began to change. As one of her fans later recalled, “everyone went out and bought a new racquet.”
    Althea Gibson consideró retirarse del tenis en 1955, pero, por el contrario, prosiguió a ganar el Abierto de Francia de 1956. La siguiente temporada ganó Wimbledon y Forest Hills en Nueva York (precursor del Abierto de EE.UU.). La revista Look la destacó en un artículo del 12 de noviembre de 1957. Genevieve Naylor, fotógrafa asignada al artículo, quiso retratar a Gibson en la calle de Harlem donde había crecido (calle 143 entre las avenidas Lenox y Séptima). Aunque de pequeña Gibson solía jugar paddle tennis frente a su edificio, el tenis no era popular en las comunidades afroamericanas. Esto empezó a cambiar cuando Gibson alcanzó
    Topic
    Costume\Jewelry\Earring
    Architecture\Building
    Exterior\Cityscape
    Equipment\Sports Equipment\Tennis racket
    Althea Gibson: Female
    Althea Gibson: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Singer
    Althea Gibson: Literature\Writer\Biographer
    Althea Gibson: Sports and Recreation\Athlete\Golf
    Althea Gibson: Politics and Government\Civil Servant
    Althea Gibson: Sports and Recreation\Athlete\Tennis
    Portrait
    Credit Line
    National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
    Object number
    NPG.93.363
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of Genevieve Naylor
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    National Portrait Gallery Collection
    Exhibition
    In Mid-Sentence
    On View
    NPG, North Gallery 220
    Data Source
    National Portrait Gallery
  • Althea Gibson

    Althea Gibson

    Artist
    Chaliapin, Boris, 1904 - May 1979
    Sitter
    Gibson, Althea, 25 Aug 1927 - 28 Sep 2003
    Medium
    Watercolor and graphite pencil on paperboard
    Dimensions
    Sight: 62.3 x 46.3 cm (24 1/2 x 18 1/4")
    Mat: 71.1 x 55.9 cm (28 x 22")
    Type
    Painting
    Date
    1957
    Exhibition Label
    Born Silver, South Carolina
    In 1955, Althea Gibson contemplated retiring from competitive tennis. Had she done so, she would have denied herself her greatest moment. Two years later, this “lanky jumping jack of a girl,” who had begun her sports career playing paddle tennis in New York’s Harlem, was arriving home from England, the winner of the women’s singles and doubles titles at the prestigious Wimbledon championships. Within another two months, she had won the U.S. women’s singles crown at Forest Hills, New York, and emerged triumphant as America’s clay court champion as well. “Althea Gibson,” reported Time magazine in its cover story for August 26, 1957, “is not the most graceful figure on the courts, and her game is not stylish.” Nevertheless, it was clear that at thirty—an age when most tennis players lose their competitive edge—she was only then hitting her stride.
    Topic
    Personal Attribute\Teeth
    Equipment\Sports Equipment\Tennis racket
    Equipment\Sports Equipment\Ball
    Althea Gibson: Female
    Althea Gibson: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Singer
    Althea Gibson: Literature\Writer\Biographer
    Althea Gibson: Sports and Recreation\Athlete\Golf
    Althea Gibson: Politics and Government\Civil Servant
    Althea Gibson: Sports and Recreation\Athlete\Tennis
    Portrait
    Credit Line
    National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
    Object number
    NPG.78.TC406
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Chris Murphy
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    National Portrait Gallery Collection
    Data Source
    National Portrait Gallery
  • Althea Gibson

    Althea Gibson

    Artist
    Van Vechten, Carl, 17 Jun 1880 - 21 Dec 1964
    Sitter
    Gibson, Althea, 25 Aug 1927 - 28 Sep 2003
    Medium
    Photogravure
    Dimensions
    22cm x 14.9cm (8 11/16" x 5 7/8"), Image
    Type
    Photograph
    Date
    1958 (printed 1983)
    Topic
    Costume\Jewelry\Earring
    Interior
    Althea Gibson: Female
    Althea Gibson: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Singer
    Althea Gibson: Literature\Writer\Biographer
    Althea Gibson: Sports and Recreation\Athlete\Golf
    Althea Gibson: Politics and Government\Civil Servant
    Althea Gibson: Sports and Recreation\Athlete\Tennis
    Portrait
    Credit Line
    National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
    Object number
    NPG.83.188.16
    Restrictions & Rights
    Photograph © Carl Van Vechten Trust Gravure and compilation ©Eakins Press Foundation
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    National Portrait Gallery Collection
    Data Source
    National Portrait Gallery
  • Alokistocare althea Walcott

    Alokistocare althea Walcott

    Type Status
    paralectotype
    Specimen Count
    1
    Record Last Modified
    1 Dec 2014
    USNM Number
    PAL61573
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    Paleogeneral
    Types: Arthropoda
    Arthropoda Trilobita Type
    Paleobiology
    Data Source
    NMNH - Paleobiology Dept.
  • Alokistocare althea Walcott

    Alokistocare althea Walcott

    Type Status
    paralectotype
    Specimen Count
    1
    Record Last Modified
    1 Dec 2014
    USNM Number
    PAL61572
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    Paleogeneral
    Types: Arthropoda
    Arthropoda Trilobita Type
    Paleobiology
    Data Source
    NMNH - Paleobiology Dept.
  • Alokistocare althea Walcott

    Alokistocare althea Walcott

    Type Status
    lectotype
    Specimen Count
    1
    Record Last Modified
    1 Dec 2014
    USNM Number
    PAL61574
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    Paleogeneral
    Types: Arthropoda
    Arthropoda Trilobita Type
    Paleobiology
    Data Source
    NMNH - Paleobiology Dept.
  • Althea Officinalis

    Althea Officinalis

    Object Name
    crude drug
    Location
    Currently not on view
    ID Number
    MG.M-11553.06.02
    catalog number
    M-11553.06.02
    accession number
    263974
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    Medicine and Science: Medicine
    Data Source
    National Museum of American History
  • Photograph of Althea Gibson

    Photograph of Althea Gibson

    Created by
    Seawell, Wallace, American, 1916 - 2007
    Subject of
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    10 1/8 x 8 1/16 in. (25.7 x 20.5 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Date
    1959
    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.
    Topic
    African American
    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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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Photograph of Althea Gibson with travel gear

    Photograph of Althea Gibson with travel gear

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    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)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    London, England, Europe
    Date
    1959
    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.
    Topic
    African American
    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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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Tennis Outfit, Worn by Althea Gibson

    Tennis Outfit, Worn by Althea Gibson

    user
    Gibson, Althea
    Physical Description
    cotton (overall material)
    linen (overall material)
    Measurements
    overall: 32 in x 18 in; 81.28 cm x 45.72 cm
    Object Name
    tennis outfit, 2-pc.
    tennis outfit
    tennis outfit worn by Althea Gibson
    outfit, tennis
    date made
    1957
    Description (Brief)
    Althea Gibson (1927-2003) wore this tennis outfit while winning the woman's singles title at Wimbeldon in 1957. In the match she defeated fellow American Darlene Heard.
    Gibson was the first African-American to play in, and win, Wimbledon. She hoisted the prestigous event's silver trophy twice, in 1957 and 1958. She was also the first black woman to play in the U.S. Tennis Championships (1950) win the U.S. Open, and complete a Grand-Slam. Gibson also broke the color barrier in professional golf when she joined the LPGA in 1964.
    Location
    Currently not on view
    subject
    Tennis
    Sports
    Professional
    Women
    African American
    Credit Line
    Gift of Althea Gibson
    ID Number
    1988.0260.07
    accession number
    1988.0260
    catalog number
    1988.0260.07
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    Cultural and Community Life: Sport and Leisure
    Highlights from the Culture and the Arts Collection
    Data Source
    National Museum of American History
  • Tennis racquet used by Althea Gibson

    Tennis racquet used by Althea Gibson

    Owned by
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Medium
    wood, rubber, synthetic fiber
    Dimensions
    27 1/8 × 9 3/8 × 1 1/2 in. (68.9 × 23.8 × 3.8 cm)
    Type
    rackets (sports equipment)
    Date
    mid 20th century - late 20th century
    Description
    A tennis racquet owned by Althea Gibson. The racquet is made of wood and has a brown leather wrapped handle. Gold and blue lettering near the head of the racket reads “BLUE MOON.” A blue logo of a moon appears below. Gold type along handle reads “Laminated.” A white “H” appears on the bottom of racket's handle.
    Topic
    African American
    Tennis
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
    Object number
    2014.205.3.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Photograph of Althea Gibson

    Photograph of Althea Gibson

    Created by
    Roseberry, Oscar Zane, 1912 - 1999
    Subject of
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    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)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Date
    1959
    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."
    Topic
    African American
    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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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Photograph of Althea Gibson with Louise Brough

    Photograph of Althea Gibson with Louise Brough

    Photograph by
    Layne, Cecil, American
    Owned by
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (image): 9 3/4 × 7 15/16 in. (24.8 × 20.1 cm)
    H x W (sheet): 10 × 8 1/8 in. (25.4 × 20.7 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Date
    ca. 1957
    Description
    Black-and-white photograph of Althea Gibson next to Louise Brough. Black stamp on back reads "PHOTO BY / CECIL LAYNE." A stamp below that reads "ASMP MEMBER / AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHERS."
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Photography
    Tennis
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
    Object number
    2014.205.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of Cecil Layne. Permission required for use.
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Tennis racquet cover used by Althea Gibson

    Tennis racquet cover used by Althea Gibson

    Owned by
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Medium
    wood, metal
    Dimensions
    10 3/8 × 11 1/8 × 3 1/2 in. (26.4 × 28.3 × 8.9 cm)
    Type
    covers (overlying objects)
    Description
    Wooden racquet cover with metal brackets for tightening.
    Topic
    African American
    Tennis
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
    Object number
    2014.205.3.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Tennis Racquet, used by Althea Gibson

    Tennis Racquet, used by Althea Gibson

    user
    Gibson, Althea
    maker
    Lee, Harry C.
    Physical Description
    wood (overall material)
    nylon (overall material)
    Measurements
    overall: 18 in x 11 in x 2 1/2 in; 45.72 cm x 27.94 cm x 6.35 cm
    Object Name
    racket
    racquet
    racquet, tennis
    date made
    1950-1959
    Description (Brief)
    Althea Gibson (1927-2003) used this racquet when winning the woman's singles title at Wimbeldon in 1957. In the match she defeated fellow American Darlene Heard.
    Gibson was the first African-American to play in, and win, Wimbledon. She hoisted the prestigoud event's silver trophy twice ,in 1957 and 1958. She was also the first black woman to play in the U.S. Tennis Championships (1950) win the U.S. Open, and complete a Grand-Slam. Gibson also broke the color barrier in professional golf when she joined the LPGA in 1964.
    Location
    Currently not on view
    subject
    Tennis
    Sports
    Professional
    Women
    African American
    Credit Line
    Gift of Althea Gibson
    ID Number
    1988.0260.06
    accession number
    1988.0260
    catalog number
    1988.0260.06
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    Cultural and Community Life: Sport and Leisure
    Highlights from the Culture and the Arts Collection
    Data Source
    National Museum of American History
  • Althea Gibson at NMAH

    Althea Gibson at NMAH

    Author
    Greene, Donna
    Subject
    Gibson, Althea 1927-
    Kennedy, Roger G
    National Museum of American History (U.S.) (NMAH)
    Physical description
    Color: Black and white; Size: 10w x 8h; Type of Image: Event; Medium: Photographic print
    Type
    Photographic print
    Date
    1988
    Category
    Historic Images of the Smithsonian
    Notes
    Featured in TORCH, June 1988
    Summary
    Althea Gibson, the first African American to win major tennis titles in women's singles and doubles competition, at the donation of five of her Wimbeldon trophies, as well as other memorabilia, to the National Museum of American History (NMAH). Photo shows NMAH director Roger Kennedy admiring two of the trophies that Gibson is holding.
    Contained within
    Smithsonian Institution Archives Record Unit 371 Box 5 Folder June 1988
    Contact information
    Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu
    Topic
    African Americans
    Celebrities and Dignitaries
    Gifts
    Celebrities
    Women
    Tennis
    Event
    Standard number
    88-8695-18
    Restrictions & Rights
    No restrictions
    Data Source
    Smithsonian Archives - History Div
  • Tennis racket used by Althea Gibson

    Tennis racket used by Althea Gibson

    Manufactured by
    Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
    Owned by
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Medium
    wood, rubber, synthetic fiber
    Dimensions
    27 × 9 1/8 × 1 1/2 in. (68.6 × 23.2 × 3.8 cm)
    Type
    rackets (sports equipment)
    Place made
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, united States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1960
    Description
    A wooden Wilson brand tennis racket with cover used by Althea Gibson. The tennis racket is red and white with a black rubber tape at handle. Painted type near head of racket appears on both sides of the racket and reads “PROFESSIONAL MODEL / APOLLO. Black type on top of racket's head reads “7 PLY.” The racket has white synthetic strings.
    Topic
    African American
    Tennis
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
    Object number
    2014.205.2.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Photograph of Althea Gibson holding two tennis rackets

    Photograph of Althea Gibson holding two tennis rackets

    Photograph by
    Seawell, Wallace, American, 1916 - 2007
    Owned by
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (image): 9 5/16 × 7 3/8 in. (23.7 × 18.8 cm)
    H x W (sheet): 10 1/8 × 8 1/16 in. (25.7 × 20.5 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Date
    1959
    Description
    Black and white photographic portrait of Althea Gibson. She sits on a stool and holds two (2) tennis rackets in the their cases. The racket cases have her name in white [ALTHEA/GIBSON]. She wears all white and sits with her PL side facing the camera. She is seen smiling. In the lower right corner is the photographer credit in cursive text [Seawell].
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Photography
    Tennis
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
    Object number
    2014.205.17
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Telegram to Althea Gibson from Trini and Buddy

    Telegram to Althea Gibson from Trini and Buddy

    Created by
    Western Union, founded 1851
    Subject of
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 3/4 x 8 in. (14.6 x 20.3 cm)
    Type
    telegrams
    Place depicted
    Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Manhattan, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    August 7, 1951
    Description
    A congratulatory telegram sent to Althea Gibson from Trini and Buddy. It is stamped: [51 Aug 7].
    Topic
    African American
    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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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture