Gloves
Photo credit: Jin S. Lee
Accession Number: C.2012.135.3
Dimensions: 9 in X 4.5 in X 0.25 in
Dimensions (Metric): 22.86 cm X 11.43 cm X 0.635 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 22.86 cm X 11.43 cm X 0.635 cm
Source: George Luis Torres
Credit Line: Gift of George Luis Torres
Keywords
First Responders
Ground Zero
New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
Rescue and Recovery
Worn or Used After 9/11
First Responders
Ground Zero
New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
Rescue and Recovery
Worn or Used After 9/11
Description
Pair of black Ironclad brand gloves with leather padded palms and yellow details. The gloves are well worn and covered in dirt.
Pair of black Ironclad brand gloves with leather padded palms and yellow details. The gloves are well worn and covered in dirt.
Historical Notes
Like many rescue and recovery workers, George Luis Torres, a firefighter with FDNY Squad 41, adapted equipment to meet specific needs at Ground Zero. Torres wore these gloves and used a garden trowel to dig through rubble.
Like many rescue and recovery workers, George Luis Torres, a firefighter with FDNY Squad 41, adapted equipment to meet specific needs at Ground Zero. Torres wore these gloves and used a garden trowel to dig through rubble.
