T-Shirt
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.1015.17
Dimensions: 30.5 in X 35.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 77.47 cm X 90.17 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 77.47 cm X 90.17 cm
Source: Alexis Williams
Credit Line: Gift of the McDay and Knight families in memory of Tonyell F. McDay
Description
White T-shirt created in memory of Tonyell F. McDay. The front of the shirt includes a photo transfer depicting McDay superimposed over an image of the Twin Towers, an American flag background, and printed text: "Absent | 9-11-01 | We Miss You | Tonyell Fannae McDay." On the back of the shirt is an image of an angel with a photo transfer depicting McDay in front and printed text: "Present | We Have You | 'Tootie'."
White T-shirt created in memory of Tonyell F. McDay. The front of the shirt includes a photo transfer depicting McDay superimposed over an image of the Twin Towers, an American flag background, and printed text: "Absent | 9-11-01 | We Miss You | Tonyell Fannae McDay." On the back of the shirt is an image of an angel with a photo transfer depicting McDay in front and printed text: "Present | We Have You | 'Tootie'."
Historical Notes
Jersey City, New Jersey, native Tonyell McDay lived in Colonia with her parents. She was a published poet and a gospel singer who sang with a choir that was about to record its first album. With skills honed as a computer help desk analyst at Marsh & McLennan, Tonyell often repaired friends’ computers for free. On September 11, she was at work on the North Tower’s 97th floor. Tonyell was 25 years old.
Jersey City, New Jersey, native Tonyell McDay lived in Colonia with her parents. She was a published poet and a gospel singer who sang with a choir that was about to record its first album. With skills honed as a computer help desk analyst at Marsh & McLennan, Tonyell often repaired friends’ computers for free. On September 11, she was at work on the North Tower’s 97th floor. Tonyell was 25 years old.
