Figurine
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2017.70.8
Dimensions: 4.5 in X 0.5 in X 1.375 in
Dimensions (Metric): 11.43 cm X 1.27 cm X 3.4925 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 11.43 cm X 1.27 cm X 3.4925 cm
Source: Andrea Earhart Stauter
Credit Line: Gift of the Earhart and Thomas families
Description
Hand-carved giraffe figurine belonging to Edward T. Earhart.
Hand-carved giraffe figurine belonging to Edward T. Earhart.
Historical Notes
Edward Earhart was born in Fort Lewis, Washington. He lived in Morehead, Kentucky, and was a University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball fan. An aerographer’s mate in the U.S. Navy, Edward served on ships across the globe before being stationed at the Pentagon. On September 11, Petty Officer First Class Earhart was scheduled for a vacation but went to the office to help a colleague. He was 26 years old.
Edward Earhart was born in Fort Lewis, Washington. He lived in Morehead, Kentucky, and was a University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball fan. An aerographer’s mate in the U.S. Navy, Edward served on ships across the globe before being stationed at the Pentagon. On September 11, Petty Officer First Class Earhart was scheduled for a vacation but went to the office to help a colleague. He was 26 years old.
