Museum object · Tools and Equipment
Putter golf club used by Ethel Funches- Putter
late 20th century
Smithsonian NMAAHC collection
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 putter used by Ethel Funches. The black rubber grip is textured and has some cracks on it. The top half of the grip is torn off and the metal underneath is gold in color. The top of the club is open and hollow. The shaft of the club is metal and is silver in color and there are several grooved rings going around it. At the base of the shaft there is a thick black tapered area with thing red, green, and white rings around the top of it. The head of the putter is made of metal and is gold in color. There are several areas with scratches, scuffs, and areas of discoloration.
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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13
Catalog reference: 2015.249.4.12
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