Wightman Cup blazer worn by Althea Gibson, 1957. Creator: Unknown
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Wightman Cup blazer worn by Althea Gibson, 1957. Creator: Unknown
In 1956 Althea Gibson (1927-2003) became the first African-American to win a Grand Slam title (the French Championships). The following year she won both Wimbledon and the US Nationals. An off-white blazer with three buttons down the front center. The jacket has two pockets and features an embroidered American shield over crossed tennis racquets on the proper left chest
Media ID 22166003
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1950s Association Badge Black History Blazer Cultural Heritage Fifties Heritage Nmaahc Tennis Wool
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