Lapel Pin
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2017.118.42
Dimensions: 0.5 in X 0.625 in X 0.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 1.27 cm X 1.5875 cm X 1.27 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 1.27 cm X 1.5875 cm X 1.27 cm
Source: William Maron
Credit Line: Gift of William A. Maron and family
Description
Lapel pin depicting an engraved graphic of the city skyline with the Twin Towers and the Statue of Liberty. Waves at the bottom represent New York Harbor.
Lapel pin depicting an engraved graphic of the city skyline with the Twin Towers and the Statue of Liberty. Waves at the bottom represent New York Harbor.
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.
