Photograph by
Unidentified
Owned by
Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
Date
ca. 1960
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (image): 7 1/2 × 9 5/16 in. (19.1 × 23.7 cm)
H x W (sheet): 8 1/16 × 10 1/8 in. (20.5 × 25.7 cm)
Description
Black-and-white photograph of Althea Gibson standing next to two men shaking hands. One of the men is holding a hat and trophy in his PL hand while he shakes with his right.
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Athletes
Photography
Sports
Tennis
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
Object number
2014.205.14
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d722a3ff-54aa-4a55-93b8-c398cae50e4e

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