Wallet, Recovered
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.1154.12
Dimensions: 7 in X 4.25 in X 0.25 in
Dimensions (Metric): 17.78 cm X 10.795 cm X 0.635 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 17.78 cm X 10.795 cm X 0.635 cm
Source: Vasile Poptean
Credit Line: Gift of the Poptean Family in honor of our son, brother, uncle, Joshua Iosua Poptean
Description
Recovered wallet belonging to Joshua Iosua Poptean. The wallet is encrusted with dust and warped from exposure to the elements.
Recovered wallet belonging to Joshua Iosua Poptean. The wallet is encrusted with dust and warped from exposure to the elements.
Historical Notes
As a youth in his native Romania, Joshua Poptean trained as a horse jockey. In his teens, he came to the United States with his family. As an adult, Joshua lived in North Flushing, Queens, and was a project manager for Bronx Builders. On September 11, Joshua was with colleagues on the North Tower’s 107th floor, meeting with Windows on the World staff about a project. He was 37 years old.
As a youth in his native Romania, Joshua Poptean trained as a horse jockey. In his teens, he came to the United States with his family. As an adult, Joshua lived in North Flushing, Queens, and was a project manager for Bronx Builders. On September 11, Joshua was with colleagues on the North Tower’s 107th floor, meeting with Windows on the World staff about a project. He was 37 years old.
