Created by
Reuters, English, founded 1851
Subject of
Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
Buxton, Angela, English, born 1934
Unidentified Woman or Women
Date
June 1958
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, modeling tennis clothes designed by Angela Buxton. Buxton stands next to Gibson, touching the blouse Gibson wears. Three other unidentified women look on.
Place made
London, England, Europe
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
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
2009.27.1.7
Restrictions & Rights
© Reuters Photos Ltd.
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5181aca7c-609b-409f-9d5f-161a04ca5f34

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