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Tennis racquet cover used by Althea Gibson

Object Details

Description
Wooden racquet cover with metal brackets for tightening.
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Owned by
Althea Gibson, American, 1927 - 2003
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
Medium
wood, metal
Dimensions
10 3/8 × 11 1/8 × 3 1/2 in. (26.4 × 28.3 × 8.9 cm)
Type
covers (overlying objects)
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