Earmuffs
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2016.93.3
Dimensions: 4 in X 5.75 in X 3.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 10.16 cm X 14.605 cm X 8.89 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 10.16 cm X 14.605 cm X 8.89 cm
Source: Clifton and Michelle Cottom
Credit Line: Gift of the Asia SiVon Cottom Memorial Scholarship Fund
Description
Pair of Winnie the Pooh earmuffs belonging to Asia S. Cottom.
Pair of Winnie the Pooh earmuffs belonging to Asia S. Cottom.
Historical Notes
Born in Silver Spring, Maryland, Asia Cottom lived in Washington, D.C., with her parents and brother. A member of her church’s dance troupe and choir, this sixth grader at Backus Middle School had been chosen to attend a National Geographic Society field trip to California. On September 11, Asia was heading there aboard Flight 77 with her teacher, Sara Clark. She was 11 years old.
Born in Silver Spring, Maryland, Asia Cottom lived in Washington, D.C., with her parents and brother. A member of her church’s dance troupe and choir, this sixth grader at Backus Middle School had been chosen to attend a National Geographic Society field trip to California. On September 11, Asia was heading there aboard Flight 77 with her teacher, Sara Clark. She was 11 years old.
Curator's Comment
Eight children were killed aboard the hijacked planes on September 11, 2001. Asia Cottom, a sixth grader, was flying to California for a school trip to a marine sanctuary. These earmuffs reflect her love of Winnie the Pooh.
HIDE
Eight children were killed aboard the hijacked planes on September 11, 2001. Asia Cottom, a sixth grader, was flying to California for a school trip to a marine sanctuary. These earmuffs reflect her love of Winnie the Pooh.
HIDE
