Artist/Maker North

Respirator

2001

Place madeUnited States, North America

Plastic, rubber

Overall: 4 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 12 in. ( 11.4 x 21.6 x 30.5 cm )

Gift in Memory of William Dean

2001.177

This respirator was used by Bronx-based construction worker Salvatore Romano as he joined rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center immediately following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Romano was searching for his nephew, an employee of Marsh & McLennon and one of many people missing after the attack.

DescriptionHalf mask respirator with black plastic facepiece and two purple plastic air filter covers.

ClassificationsSEPTEMBER 11, 2001 TERRORIST ATTACKS

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