Sujet
Medal given to Althea Gibson by the Armed Forces of Pakistan, 1956. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
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. A two inch silver medal (with original box). The medal is engraved with the text: [Exhibition Tennis Matches / Against Armed Forces of Pakistan / Althea Gibson / January 1956] on one side. The other side has engraved text around the edge of the circle that reads: [Services Sports Control Board Pakistan]. The text surrounds a symbol that includes an anchor, star, wings, and swords on the other side.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM21A73_247
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
26,2Mo (515,9Ko) / 23,9cm x 27,5cm / 2824 x 3245 (300dpi)