Mug
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2013.713.2
Dimensions: 5 in X 4.75 in X 4.25 in
Dimensions (Metric): 12.7 cm X 12.065 cm X 10.795 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 12.7 cm X 12.065 cm X 10.795 cm
Credit Line: Collection 9/11 Memorial Museum
Description
Souvenir beer stein featuring the New York City landmarks the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and the Twin Towers.
Souvenir beer stein featuring the New York City landmarks the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and the Twin Towers.
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.
