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.
Place captured
London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Athletes
Photography
Sports
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
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b8586e20-815b-40c8-84ca-ad6fed8ac082

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