Manufactured by
Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
Owned by
Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
Date
ca. 1960
Medium
leather, metal
Dimensions
14 3/4 × 10 1/8 × 1 in. (37.5 × 25.7 × 2.5 cm)
Description
Red and white tennis racket cover. White type appears on center of either side reading, [Wilson]. The "Wilson" type has been covered with tape. White type near bottom of covering reads [MADE IN/U.S.A.]. Cover has zipper running along side of cover.
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Type
covers (overlying objects)
Topic
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
2014.205.2.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f96727f7-5422-49d3-ab5f-dcd0e78f68cc

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

Share this page