Garden Trowel
Photo credit: Jin S. Lee
Accession Number: C.2012.135.4
Dimensions: 12 in X 4 in X 2.25 in
Dimensions (Metric): 30.48 cm X 10.16 cm X 5.715 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 30.48 cm X 10.16 cm X 5.715 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
Serrated garden trowel with a red handle. The trowel is covered in dust and its blade is tarnished and rusted.
Serrated garden trowel with a red handle. The trowel is covered in dust and its blade is tarnished and rusted.
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 used this 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 used this garden trowel to dig through rubble.
