Drawing
Photo credit: 9/11 Memorial staff
Accession Number: C.2006.3.276
Dimensions: 3 in X 4 in
Dimensions (Metric): 7.62 cm X 10.16 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 7.62 cm X 10.16 cm
Source: American Red Cross
Credit Line: A gift from the American Red Cross
Description
Child's drawing depicting four bags of gold with "You're worth a ton of Gold!" handwritten at the top. On the back is a drawing of a bed with flowers on the bedside table. "Sit back, relax, and sip your coffee!" is written at the top.
Child's drawing depicting four bags of gold with "You're worth a ton of Gold!" handwritten at the top. On the back is a drawing of a bed with flowers on the bedside table. "Sit back, relax, and sip your coffee!" is written at the top.
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 condolences 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 condolences 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.
