Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Thomas Petti and Philip Petti: helmet and cross tattoos |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Photographer |
Amesse, Vinnie |
Studio or Publisher |
Amesse Photography |
Date |
2002 |
Collection |
Indelible Memories |
Print size |
10" h. x 8.5" w. |
Acquisition |
Courtesy of Vinnie Amesse |
Ownership and History |
This photograph and the accompanying label text were created as part of the Indelible Memories documentation project. The Staten Island Historical Society partnered with photographer Vinnie Amesse to record images and statements from more than fifty individuals profoundly affected by the events of September 11 and their aftermath. The exhibition, "Indelible Memories: September 11 Memorial Tattoos Photographed by Vinnie Amesse," was displayed at Historic Richmond Town in 2003. (Keywords: United States, Firefighter, FDNY, New York City Fire Department, Commemorative, Patriotic, Religious, Memorial Tattoo, 9/11, World Trade Center) |
Exhibit Label Heading |
Thomas Petti Firefighter, Ladder Co. 104 Tattoo by Skin City, Woodbury, NY |
Exhibit Label Text |
Philip Petti Student, St. John's University Tattoo by Skin City, Woodbury, NY |
Exhibit Label Text |
Five members of the Petti family have the same tattoo in memory of Lieutenant Philip Petti of the FDNY. Thomas says he never would have thought to get a tattoo until his uncle suggested it, and then it seemed like a natural idea for a tribute. |
Earliest Date |
2002 |
Latest Date |
2002 |
Subjects |
Crosses Christianity Tattoos Terrorism Disasters Fire fighting Fire fighters Emblems |
Lexicon Sub-category |
Documentary Artifact |
Associated People |
Petti, Thomas Petti, Philip, Jr. Petti, Philip |
Catalog Number |
03.006.0082 |
Support Acknowledgment |
Online Collections Database record made possible by the Staten Island Historical Society, 2011. |
Legal Status |
Photographer Vinnie Amesse retains copyright to this image. Text in this database is copyrighted by the Staten Island Historical Society unless otherwise noted. Items represented here are from the collections of the Staten Island Historical Society. Materials reproduced for personal non-commercial use must credit the Staten Island Historical Society. Commercial licensing is available. |