Sash
- Description
- Albanian sash belonging to Simon Marash Dedvukaj. The orange sash features bold red and yellow stripes with tassels at either end.
- Historical Notes
- Born in the Bronx, Simon Dedvukaj was interested in his Albanian heritage from a young age. He loved hearing family stories of Albania, and he met his wife, Elizabeta, there. They settled in Mohegan Lake, New York, and were to celebrate their first anniversary in October 2001. A maintenance foreman at ABM Industries, Simon was at work high in the North Tower on September 11. He was 26 years old.
Curator's Comment
Simon Dedvukaj grew up in the Bronx, New York, fascinated by his grandfather’s stories of the family’s Albanian homeland. Simon became an expert on their Albanian heritage, wearing traditional clothing and answering his siblings’ historical questions. His sister helped him make another important connection to Albania. At a wedding there, she met Elizabeta, a woman she knew would be a perfect match for Simon. After getting to know each other in Albania, Simon and Elizabeta married in 2000.
- Accession Number: C.2011.1362.19
- Dimensions: 89 in X 5.5 in
- Dimensions (Metric): 226.06 cm X 13.97 cm
- Source: Nik M. and Lisabeta Dedvukaj
- Credit Line: Gift from the family of Simon Marash Dedvukaj
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