Spoon
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2017.226.1
Dimensions: 4.5 in X 1 in
Dimensions (Metric): 11.43 cm X 2.54 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 11.43 cm X 2.54 cm
Credit Line: Collection 9/11 Memorial Museum
Description
Small gold-colored souvenir spoon. The spoon features a three-dimensional representation of the Twin Towers at the end of the handle, and "WORLD TRADE CENTER" is stamped around the base. "New York" is inscribed in the bowl of the spoon.
Small gold-colored souvenir spoon. The spoon features a three-dimensional representation of the Twin Towers at the end of the handle, and "WORLD TRADE CENTER" is stamped around the base. "New York" is inscribed in the bowl of the spoon.
Historical Notes
Soon after it was built, the World Trade Center, and specifically the Twin Towers, took on iconic status. Although initially criticized for their architecture of "gigantism," the two soaring towers soon became a landmark, looming large in the public imagination as an icon of New York City’s audacity and vitality. They were seen as a symbol of America itself—a place of possibilities and dreams that defied limitation.
The Twin Towers, one of New York City’s most photographed landmarks, were used in marketing, featured on postcards and souvenirs, and appeared in movies and television.
Soon after it was built, the World Trade Center, and specifically the Twin Towers, took on iconic status. Although initially criticized for their architecture of "gigantism," the two soaring towers soon became a landmark, looming large in the public imagination as an icon of New York City’s audacity and vitality. They were seen as a symbol of America itself—a place of possibilities and dreams that defied limitation.
The Twin Towers, one of New York City’s most photographed landmarks, were used in marketing, featured on postcards and souvenirs, and appeared in movies and television.
