Purse, Recovered
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2021.28.2
Dimensions: 9 in X 7.5 in X 2 in
Dimensions (Metric): 22.86 cm X 19.05 cm X 5.08 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 22.86 cm X 19.05 cm X 5.08 cm
Source: Rosemary Kempton
Credit Line: Gift of the Kempton family
Description
Recovered small leather purse belonging to Rosemary A. Smith. The body of the purse is black leather with a deep maroon crocodile leather top flap and thin cross body strap. The detail on the flap is a silver filigree. The purse is covered in dust and detritus and stiffened from prolonged exposure to the elements. The contents of the purse included cards and several photographs.
Recovered small leather purse belonging to Rosemary A. Smith. The body of the purse is black leather with a deep maroon crocodile leather top flap and thin cross body strap. The detail on the flap is a silver filigree. The purse is covered in dust and detritus and stiffened from prolonged exposure to the elements. The contents of the purse included cards and several photographs.
Historical Notes
Brooklyn-born Rosemary Smith lived in Travis, Staten Island, with her daughter, son-in-law, and two grandchildren. Rosemary spoke of one day starting a business making chocolates. In the meantime, she filled orders from friends for homemade candy and worked at Sidley Austin Brown & Wood as a switchboard operator. On September 11, she was at her office on the North Tower’s 57th floor. She was 61 years old.
Brooklyn-born Rosemary Smith lived in Travis, Staten Island, with her daughter, son-in-law, and two grandchildren. Rosemary spoke of one day starting a business making chocolates. In the meantime, she filled orders from friends for homemade candy and worked at Sidley Austin Brown & Wood as a switchboard operator. On September 11, she was at her office on the North Tower’s 57th floor. She was 61 years old.
