Fencing Helmet
- Description
- Fencing helmet belonging to James A. Nelson.
- Historical Notes
- Born in Port Jefferson, Long Island, James Nelson lived in Clark, New Jersey, with his wife, Rosanne, and their two school-age daughters. He enjoyed fencing and coaching his 11-year-old’s softball team. On September 10, James returned from a weeklong vacation to his job teaching at the PAPD Police Academy. On September 11, Officer Nelson responded to the World Trade Center. He was 40 years old.
- Accession Number: C.2012.641.10
- Dimensions: 11 in X 7 in X 10 in
- Dimensions (Metric): 27.94 cm X 17.78 cm X 25.4 cm
- Source: Rosanne Nelson
- Credit Line: With love from your girls, Rosanne, Anne & Caitlin, you are always in our hearts till we meet again
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