Air Purifier
Photo credit: 9/11 Memorial staff
Accession Number: C.2008.51.1
Dimensions: 13.125 in X 16 in X 10.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 33.3375 cm X 40.64 cm X 26.67 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 33.3375 cm X 40.64 cm X 26.67 cm
Source: David Stanke
Credit Line: Gift of David Stanke, Sarah C. Lee, and Hannah, Kayla, Zachary and James Stanke
Description
Vicks brand air purifier machine.
Vicks brand air purifier machine.
Historical Notes
Within days of 9/11, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued assurances that the air quality in lower Manhattan was not a cause for concern. Still, many residents worried about potential health effects. The Stanke family used this air purifier in their apartment across from the World Trade Center site.
Within days of 9/11, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued assurances that the air quality in lower Manhattan was not a cause for concern. Still, many residents worried about potential health effects. The Stanke family used this air purifier in their apartment across from the World Trade Center site.
