Description Child's vest handmade by Susan A. Mackay. The vest has a check pattern with black-and-green vertical lines and black-and-red horizontal lines.
Historical Notes Boston, Massachusetts, native Susan Mackay lived in Westford with her husband, Douglas, and their two school-age children. An accomplished seamstress, Susan used her skills to sew linens and garments and made her career as a fashion executive. She was a senior vice president for TJX Companies. On September 11, Susan boarded Flight 11 with six coworkers for a business trip to Los Angeles. She was 44 years old.
Curator's Comment This vest was worn by a child in Susan's sister's wedding party in October 2000. HIDE