Postcard
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2017.118.22
Dimensions: 5.875 in X 4 in
Dimensions (Metric): 14.9225 cm X 10.16 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 14.9225 cm X 10.16 cm
Source: William Maron
Credit Line: Gift of William A. Maron and family
Description
Postcard depicting a graphic of King Kong embracing the Twin Towers. A text bubble by Kong's head reads: "greetings from the | WORLD TRADE CENTER | NEW YORK CITY." The postcard has a scalloped edge.
Postcard depicting a graphic of King Kong embracing the Twin Towers. A text bubble by Kong's head reads: "greetings from the | WORLD TRADE CENTER | NEW YORK CITY." The postcard has a scalloped edge.
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.
