Jacket
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.249.1
Dimensions: 26.5 in X 66 in X 1.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 67.31 cm X 167.64 cm X 3.81 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 67.31 cm X 167.64 cm X 3.81 cm
Source: Ann Rossinow
Credit Line: Gift of the Rossinow family
Description
Letterman jacket belonging to Norman S. Rossinow. The jacket is red with white leather sleeves and white letters "WE" on the left breast for West Essex High School (North Caldwell, New Jersey). "Norman" is embroidered in white on the right breast. The number "80" is on the upper left sleeve. "WEST ESSEX | DRUM SQUAD" is in white letters on the back of the jacket. A large patch depicting a red-and-white drum with sticks crossed over the top is in the center.
Letterman jacket belonging to Norman S. Rossinow. The jacket is red with white leather sleeves and white letters "WE" on the left breast for West Essex High School (North Caldwell, New Jersey). "Norman" is embroidered in white on the right breast. The number "80" is on the upper left sleeve. "WEST ESSEX | DRUM SQUAD" is in white letters on the back of the jacket. A large patch depicting a red-and-white drum with sticks crossed over the top is in the center.
Historical Notes
New Jersey native Norman Rossinow grew up in North Caldwell. He lived in Cedar Grove with his wife, Susan. Norman enjoyed the challenge of re-creating dishes he had tasted at restaurants. His own specialties were Spanish omelets and banana nut pancakes. On September 11, Norman was at work on the South Tower’s 105th floor at Aon Corporation, where he was a senior vice president. He was 39 years old.
New Jersey native Norman Rossinow grew up in North Caldwell. He lived in Cedar Grove with his wife, Susan. Norman enjoyed the challenge of re-creating dishes he had tasted at restaurants. His own specialties were Spanish omelets and banana nut pancakes. On September 11, Norman was at work on the South Tower’s 105th floor at Aon Corporation, where he was a senior vice president. He was 39 years old.
