Card
Photo credit: 9/11 Memorial staff
Accession Number: C.2006.3.230
Dimensions: 4 in X 3 in
Dimensions (Metric): 10.16 cm X 7.62 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 10.16 cm X 7.62 cm
Source: American Red Cross
Credit Line: A gift from the American Red Cross
Description
Child's drawing depicting the Statue of Liberty winking and waving with "Even she notices you!" written next to the drawing. The drawing is addressed "To A Lifesaver." On the back of the card is a drawing of smiling lips with "You should white out your frown and color your smile really bright."
Child's drawing depicting the Statue of Liberty winking and waving with "Even she notices you!" written next to the drawing. The drawing is addressed "To A Lifesaver." On the back of the card is a drawing of smiling lips with "You should white out your frown and color your smile really bright."
Historical Notes
In times of emotional unrest, children often express themselves through art. Taped to firehouse and police station windows, tacked inside respite centers and ornamenting fences at the World Trade Center site, drawings and paintings created by this generation of youthful witnesses became a familiar sight throughout New York City in the aftermath of 9/11. The works created by children in art therapy programs and in school classrooms reflect diverse themes, including violence, patriotism, courage, fear, prejudice, sadness, compassion, and hope. Many cards and letters expressed gratitude to first responders and condolence to family members.
Collected from children around the world, these artistic expressions capture the significance of the 9/11 attacks as seen through the eyes of the event's youngest witnesses.
In times of emotional unrest, children often express themselves through art. Taped to firehouse and police station windows, tacked inside respite centers and ornamenting fences at the World Trade Center site, drawings and paintings created by this generation of youthful witnesses became a familiar sight throughout New York City in the aftermath of 9/11. The works created by children in art therapy programs and in school classrooms reflect diverse themes, including violence, patriotism, courage, fear, prejudice, sadness, compassion, and hope. Many cards and letters expressed gratitude to first responders and condolence to family members.
Collected from children around the world, these artistic expressions capture the significance of the 9/11 attacks as seen through the eyes of the event's youngest witnesses.
