Rugby Ball
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2019.139.125
Dimensions: 12 1/2" X 6 1/2"
Dimensions (Metric): 30.48 cm X 15.24 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 30.48 cm X 15.24 cm
Credit Line: Transferred from the New-York Historical Society
Description
White leather rugby ball with a tribute message written in memory of Nicholas Charles Alexander Rowe. The hand-lettered text, written on the ball in black marker, reads: "NICK ROWE | YOUR FELLOW RUGBY | PLAYERS MISS YOU."
White leather rugby ball with a tribute message written in memory of Nicholas Charles Alexander Rowe. The hand-lettered text, written on the ball in black marker, reads: "NICK ROWE | YOUR FELLOW RUGBY | PLAYERS MISS YOU."
Historical Notes
Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nicholas Rowe lived in Australia before moving to Hoboken, New Jersey. Outside of work, he spent time with his girlfriend, Michelle, and played rugby with a Manhattan club. He also liked to ski. Nicholas worked as a software engineer with UmeVoice. On September 11, he was on the North Tower’s 106th floor setting up a display for a technology conference. He was 28 years old.
Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nicholas Rowe lived in Australia before moving to Hoboken, New Jersey. Outside of work, he spent time with his girlfriend, Michelle, and played rugby with a Manhattan club. He also liked to ski. Nicholas worked as a software engineer with UmeVoice. On September 11, he was on the North Tower’s 106th floor setting up a display for a technology conference. He was 28 years old.
