Photograph of Fencing Jacket and saber

Fencing jacket Spalding, manufacturer American

n.d.

Washington's sons turned part of the third floor of The Oaks into a gymnasium. They lifted barbells and probably used this fencing jacket and these sabers for fencing.

Leather, fabric. H 51, W 53.5, L 82.5 cm
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, TUIN 1