Patch
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.863.5
Dimensions: 3 in diameter
Dimensions (Metric): 7.62 cm diameter
Dimensions (Metric): 7.62 cm diameter
Source: Hedy Segarra
Credit Line: Gift of Hedy Segarra and Family in memory of Anthony Segarra, husband and father
Description
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers patch belonging to Anthony Segarra. The circular patch has blue trim and red, white, blue, and gold embroidery. Embroidered in the center is a hand with blue lightening bolts coming from the fist. Embroidered text on the patch reads: "ORGANIZED NOV. 1891 | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS."
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers patch belonging to Anthony Segarra. The circular patch has blue trim and red, white, blue, and gold embroidery. Embroidered in the center is a hand with blue lightening bolts coming from the fist. Embroidered text on the patch reads: "ORGANIZED NOV. 1891 | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS."
Historical Notes
Native New Yorker Anthony Segarra lived in South Flushing, Queens, with his wife, Hedy, and their three children. He enjoyed bowling in a league and also played handball and paddleball. Anthony was an electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 3, employed by Proven Electric Contracting. On September 11, he was at a job in the North Tower’s 91st floor. He was 51 years old.
Native New Yorker Anthony Segarra lived in South Flushing, Queens, with his wife, Hedy, and their three children. He enjoyed bowling in a league and also played handball and paddleball. Anthony was an electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 3, employed by Proven Electric Contracting. On September 11, he was at a job in the North Tower’s 91st floor. He was 51 years old.
