Lotion Bottle
- Description
- Bottle of Fabergé Brut 33 scented lotion belonging to Joseph Gerard Leavey.
- Historical Notes
- Native New Yorker Joseph Leavey lived in Pelham, New York, with his wife, Carole. Two of their three children were still at home. An architecture fan whose favorite buildings were the Twin Towers, Joseph worked as a construction engineer before joining FDNY Ladder Company 15. On September 11, Lieutenant Leavey was heard on a radio transmission on the South Tower’s 78th floor. He was 45 years old.
Curator's Comment
Smell can be a powerful trigger for memory, and this Fabergé Brut 33 scented lotion was just one expression of memories that Joseph Leavey’s family had with him. They recalled him dancing with his daughter balanced on his toes and helping his son with science projects. Joseph took his children to visit New York City skyscrapers and to ride roller coasters all day. His stepdaughter remembered that at the end of each day at the amusement park, when everyone else was exhausted, he still wanted one more ride.
- Accession Number: C.2014.110.36
- Dimensions: 6 in X 2 in X 2 in
- Dimensions (Metric): 15.24 cm X 5.08 cm X 5.08 cm
- Source: Carole Leavey
- Credit Line: Gift of the Leavey family in honor of Lt. Joseph G. Leavey
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