Museum object · suitcases
Suitcase used by Althea Gibson
ca. 1960
African American history · place not specified
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Source catalog description
This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.
A hard-sided suitcase covered in blue fabric, with gold metal handle and clasps. Printed in gold lettering at the handle are the initials "AG" for Althea Gibson.
- Catalog date
- ca. 1960
- Recorded subjects
- African American; Athletes; Sports; Tennis; Women
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Sources & collection details
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Catalog reference: 2014.205.1
Collection: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection