Tennis racquet used by Althea Gibson

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A tennis racquet owned by Althea Gibson. The racquet is made of wood and has a brown leather wrapped handle. Gold and blue lettering near the head of the racket reads “BLUE MOON.” A blue logo of a moon appears below. Gold type along handle reads “Laminated.” A white “H” appears on the bottom of racket's handle.

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