Key Chain
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2017.125.1
Dimensions: 3.875 in X 1.25 in X 0.125 in
Dimensions (Metric): 9.8425 cm X 3.175 cm X 0.3175 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 9.8425 cm X 3.175 cm X 0.3175 cm
Source: Joseph and Barbara Lerner
Credit Line: Gift of Joseph Lerner
Description
Gold-colored souvenir key chain depicting the Twin Towers. The raised text reads: "WORLD TRADE CENTER | NEW YORK." Text on the back of the key chain reads: “Southern Concourse—Liberty Street Entrance | The Manhattan. . . ,” with the rest of the text obscured by a sticker labeled “House Keys.”
Gold-colored souvenir key chain depicting the Twin Towers. The raised text reads: "WORLD TRADE CENTER | NEW YORK." Text on the back of the key chain reads: “Southern Concourse—Liberty Street Entrance | The Manhattan. . . ,” with the rest of the text obscured by a sticker labeled “House Keys.”
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.
