Credit Card, Recovered
Photo credit: Rob Stephenson
Accession Number: C.2008.3.12
Dimensions: 2.125 in X 3.375 in
Dimensions (Metric): 5.3975 cm X 8.5725 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 5.3975 cm X 8.5725 cm
Source: Myrta Gschaar
Credit Line: Gift of Myrta Gschaar in honor of my beloved husband Robert J. Gschaar
Description
Recovered Citibank Platinum Select Driver's Edge MasterCard credit card issued to Robert Joseph Gschaar. The card is slightly dusty.
Recovered Citibank Platinum Select Driver's Edge MasterCard credit card issued to Robert Joseph Gschaar. The card is slightly dusty.
Historical Notes
Bronx-born Robert Joseph Gschaar lived in Spring Valley, New York, with his wife, Myrta. During their 11-year marriage, the two each carried a $2 bill—a reminder from Robert that they were two of a kind. Robert helped raise Myrta’s four daughters. In July 2001, Robert had joined Aon Corporation as an insurance underwriter. On September 11, he was at work on the South Tower’s 92nd floor. Robert was 55 years old.
Bronx-born Robert Joseph Gschaar lived in Spring Valley, New York, with his wife, Myrta. During their 11-year marriage, the two each carried a $2 bill—a reminder from Robert that they were two of a kind. Robert helped raise Myrta’s four daughters. In July 2001, Robert had joined Aon Corporation as an insurance underwriter. On September 11, he was at work on the South Tower’s 92nd floor. Robert was 55 years old.
