Golf tees belonging to Ethel Funches

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Used by
Funches, Ethel, American, 1913 - 2010
Date
late 20th century
Medium
plastic
Dimensions
H x W x D (.1-.2): 2 × 1/2 × 1/2 in. (5.1 × 1.3 × 1.3 cm)
Description
Two white plastic golf tees.
The tees have a thin body and taper down to a point at the bottom. The points are a bit worn down from use. There are some areas of slight discoloration. The tops of the tees widen out into a circle. There are several layers of smaller circles inside and the tees are partially hollow at the top.
Classification
Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
Type
sports and athletic equipment
Topic
Athletes
Golf
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Grand Niece Angela Kenion-Wynn in Memory of Ethel P. Funches
Object number
2015.249.7.1-.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Metadata Usage
CC0
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50e4b2eab-6e49-419b-9f76-394d5c134f12