Lapel Pin
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2013.654.11
Dimensions: 1.25 in X 1.5 in X 0.375 in
Dimensions (Metric): 3.175 cm X 3.81 cm X 0.9525 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 3.175 cm X 3.81 cm X 0.9525 cm
Source: Robert and Veronica Morris
Credit Line: Gift of Robert & Veronica Morris in memory of our daughter Eileen Flecha
Description
New York Yankees lapel pin belonging to Eileen Flecha. The pin is in the shape of a pinstriped Yankees jersey with "JETER | 2" on the front and "YANKEES" in a banner at the bottom of the pin.
New York Yankees lapel pin belonging to Eileen Flecha. The pin is in the shape of a pinstriped Yankees jersey with "JETER | 2" on the front and "YANKEES" in a banner at the bottom of the pin.
Historical Notes
Brooklyn native Eileen Flecha enjoyed horror movies and rooted for the New York Yankees. She lived in Queens with her parents and was planning to move into a new home with her fiancé, Ivan Perez. The couple had met at Fiduciary Trust, where Eileen was a junior trader on the 94th floor of the South Tower. Ivan worked three floors above. On September 11, both were at their offices. Eileen was 33 years old.
Brooklyn native Eileen Flecha enjoyed horror movies and rooted for the New York Yankees. She lived in Queens with her parents and was planning to move into a new home with her fiancé, Ivan Perez. The couple had met at Fiduciary Trust, where Eileen was a junior trader on the 94th floor of the South Tower. Ivan worked three floors above. On September 11, both were at their offices. Eileen was 33 years old.
