Cap
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2010.348.3
Dimensions: 2.125 in X 10.25 in
Dimensions (Metric): 5.3975 cm X 26.035 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 5.3975 cm X 26.035 cm
Source: John and Veronica Roberts
Credit Line: Gift of John and Veronica Roberts, Parents of F.F. Michael Edward Roberts I, Engine 214
Description
Knitted cap belonging to Michael E. Roberts. The cap is made with green yarn and has a green-and-white pom-pom on top.
Knitted cap belonging to Michael E. Roberts. The cap is made with green yarn and has a green-and-white pom-pom on top.
Historical Notes
Brooklyn-born Michael Roberts lived in Roxbury in Queens. Michael, who was single, often volunteered to cover holiday shifts at FDNY Engine Company 214 so fellow firefighters could be with their families. Michael’s badge number was 6611—the number carried by his father and an uncle before him. On September 11, Firefighter Roberts responded to the Twin Towers. He was 31 years old.
Brooklyn-born Michael Roberts lived in Roxbury in Queens. Michael, who was single, often volunteered to cover holiday shifts at FDNY Engine Company 214 so fellow firefighters could be with their families. Michael’s badge number was 6611—the number carried by his father and an uncle before him. On September 11, Firefighter Roberts responded to the Twin Towers. He was 31 years old.
