Symbol Steel
Photo credit: 9/11 Memorial staff
Accession Number: C.2010.285.35
Dimensions: 8.875 in X 6.375 in X 0.625 in
Dimensions (Metric): 22.5425 cm X 16.1925 cm X 1.5875 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 22.5425 cm X 16.1925 cm X 1.5875 cm
Source: David Brink
Credit Line: Gift of Detective David Brink, NYPD ESU
Description
Steel representation of the World Trade Center Twin Towers cut from a piece of recovered World Trade Center steel.
Steel representation of the World Trade Center Twin Towers cut from a piece of recovered World Trade Center steel.
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. This particular piece of symbol steel was given to NYPD ESU Detective David Brink, who worked at the site during the recovery period.
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. This particular piece of symbol steel was given to NYPD ESU Detective David Brink, who worked at the site during the recovery period.
