Slipper, Recovered
Photo credit: Jin S. Lee
Accession Number: C.2011.179.142
Dimensions: 4.5 in X 11 in X 0.875 in
Dimensions (Metric): 11.43 cm X 27.94 cm X 2.2225 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 11.43 cm X 27.94 cm X 2.2225 cm
Credit Line: Recovered from the World Trade Center site after September 11, 2001
Collection 9/11 Memorial Museum, Courtesy of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Collection 9/11 Memorial Museum, Courtesy of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Description
Recovered slipper with the American Airlines "AA" logo printed on the strap. The slipper is faded blue and covered in dried dirt and rust stains.
Recovered slipper with the American Airlines "AA" logo printed on the strap. The slipper is faded blue and covered in dried dirt and rust stains.
Historical Notes
Many have assumed that this single slipper, recovered at Ground Zero and bearing the logo of American Airlines, originated from Flight 11. In 2001, this type of slipper was no longer being issued to passengers flying on American Airlines' domestic flights. It is not known if this slipper belonged to someone who worked at the World Trade Center or to a passenger or crew member aboard one of the hijacked planes.
Many have assumed that this single slipper, recovered at Ground Zero and bearing the logo of American Airlines, originated from Flight 11. In 2001, this type of slipper was no longer being issued to passengers flying on American Airlines' domestic flights. It is not known if this slipper belonged to someone who worked at the World Trade Center or to a passenger or crew member aboard one of the hijacked planes.
