Bib
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2015.330.4
Dimensions: 5.875 in X 7.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 14.9225 cm X 19.05 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 14.9225 cm X 19.05 cm
Source: Christie Coombs
Credit Line: Gift of the Coombs family in memory of Jeff
Description
Runner's bib from the Jeffrey Coombs Memorial Road Race in memory of Jeffrey W. Coombs. "JEFFREY COOMBS | Memorial Road Race | 1434 | Shoe Market" is printed on the bib.
Runner's bib from the Jeffrey Coombs Memorial Road Race in memory of Jeffrey W. Coombs. "JEFFREY COOMBS | Memorial Road Race | 1434 | Shoe Market" is printed on the bib.
Historical Notes
Jeffrey Coombs grew up in Dedham, Massachusetts, and lived in Abington with his wife, Christie, and their three school-age children. Jeffrey was a nature lover who planned activities outdoors with his family and was set to hike the Grand Canyon for 10 days in late September. On September 11, Jeffrey, a security analyst at Compaq, boarded Flight 11 heading to California on business. He was 42 years old.
Jeffrey Coombs grew up in Dedham, Massachusetts, and lived in Abington with his wife, Christie, and their three school-age children. Jeffrey was a nature lover who planned activities outdoors with his family and was set to hike the Grand Canyon for 10 days in late September. On September 11, Jeffrey, a security analyst at Compaq, boarded Flight 11 heading to California on business. He was 42 years old.
Curator's Comment
The number "143" on the bib was selected for the number of letters in each word in the phrase "I Love You."
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The number "143" on the bib was selected for the number of letters in each word in the phrase "I Love You."
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