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Steel Fragment, Recovered
Description
Recovered steel beam fragment with steel studs welded to the top. There are perpendicular beam connection plates bolted to the web. Symbols, including crosses and the Star of David, have been cut out of the beam leaving negative space.
Historical Notes
During their breaks, some ironworkers cut symbols and shapes out of discarded steel to give as mementos and tokens of comfort to other workers and victims’ relatives.
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  • Accession Number: C.2011.179.138
  • Dimensions: 312 in X 31.5 in X 17.25 in
  • Dimensions (Metric): 792.48 cm X 80.01 cm X 43.815 cm
  • Source: Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (donor)
  • Credit Line: Recovered from the World Trade Center site after September 11, 2001
    Collection 9/11 Memorial Museum, Courtesy of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Keywords
Ground ZeroIronworkersRescue and RecoveryWorld Trade Center: Steel
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