Suspenders
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.270.2
Dimensions: 24 in X 3.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 60.96 cm X 8.89 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 60.96 cm X 8.89 cm
Source: Luz America Ayala
Credit Line: Gift of Luz Ayala y Family
Description
Suspenders belonging to Wilder Alfredo Gomez. The suspenders have maroon, blue, white, and gray color blocks, with Looney Tunes characters woven in a contrasting color into each block.
Suspenders belonging to Wilder Alfredo Gomez. The suspenders have maroon, blue, white, and gray color blocks, with Looney Tunes characters woven in a contrasting color into each block.
Historical Notes
A native of Cali, Colombia, Wilder Gomez moved to the United States in 1991. He lived in Brooklyn with his mother and youngest daughter and also had three children living in Colombia. Wilder played soccer and loved to dance. He worked as a waiter and bartender at Windows on the World near the top of the North Tower. On September 11, he was at the restaurant, filling in for a coworker. Wilder was 37 years old.
A native of Cali, Colombia, Wilder Gomez moved to the United States in 1991. He lived in Brooklyn with his mother and youngest daughter and also had three children living in Colombia. Wilder played soccer and loved to dance. He worked as a waiter and bartender at Windows on the World near the top of the North Tower. On September 11, he was at the restaurant, filling in for a coworker. Wilder was 37 years old.
Curator's Comment
A Looney Tunes enthusiast, Wilder wore these suspenders as an accent to his work attire.
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A Looney Tunes enthusiast, Wilder wore these suspenders as an accent to his work attire.
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