Poster
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2009.428.2
Dimensions: 11.625 in X 19.75 in
Dimensions (Metric): 29.5275 cm X 50.165 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 29.5275 cm X 50.165 cm
Source: Ivy Moreno
Credit Line: Gift of Ivy M. Moreno, in loving memory of Yvette Nicole Moreno
Description
Birthday poster created in memory of Yvette Nicole Moreno. "Happy Birthday Yvette" is written in a graffiti font with red hearts drawn within each letter. The poster is covered in handwritten messages and drawings. On the left is a drawing of a scroll with names written on the scroll. In the upper left corner is the date, 10/04/2001.
Birthday poster created in memory of Yvette Nicole Moreno. "Happy Birthday Yvette" is written in a graffiti font with red hearts drawn within each letter. The poster is covered in handwritten messages and drawings. On the left is a drawing of a scroll with names written on the scroll. In the upper left corner is the date, 10/04/2001.
Historical Notes
Lifelong Bronx resident Yvette Moreno lived with her mother and brother. While working as a receptionist at Carr Futures on the North Tower’s 92nd floor, she was taking college classes to become a guidance counselor. Yvette had bought her first car, a Mitsubishi, shortly before September 11. That day, she was leaving her office building and was struck by debris from the South Tower. She was 24 years old.
Lifelong Bronx resident Yvette Moreno lived with her mother and brother. While working as a receptionist at Carr Futures on the North Tower’s 92nd floor, she was taking college classes to become a guidance counselor. Yvette had bought her first car, a Mitsubishi, shortly before September 11. That day, she was leaving her office building and was struck by debris from the South Tower. She was 24 years old.
