Tennis Outfit, Worn by Althea Gibson

Object Details

Description (Brief)
Althea Gibson (1927-2003) wore this tennis outfit while winning the woman's singles title at Wimbledon in 1957. In the match she defeated fellow American Darlene Heard.
Gibson was the first African-American to play in, and win, Wimbledon. She hoisted the prestigous event's silver trophy twice, in 1957 and 1958. She was also the first black woman to play in the U.S. Tennis Championships (1950,) to win the U.S. Open and to complete a Grand-Slam.
Gibson also broke the color barrier in professional golf when she joined the LPGA in 1964.
Data Source
National Museum of American History
user
Gibson, Althea
date made
1957
Credit Line
Gift of Althea Gibson
Physical Description
cotton (overall material)
linen (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 32 in x 18 in; 81.28 cm x 45.72 cm
overall, mounted: 32 in x 15 in x 11 1/2 in; 81.28 cm x 38.1 cm x 29.21 cm
Object Name
outfit, tennis
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