Card
Photo credit: Conservation staff
Accession Number: C.2006.3.41
Dimensions: 6.75 in X 9.75 in
Dimensions (Metric): 17.145 cm X 24.765 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 17.145 cm X 24.765 cm
Source: American Red Cross
Credit Line: A gift from the American Red Cross
Description
Child's handmade card depicting a watercolor painting of Earth with colorful stick figures holding hands around the world. Inside is handwritten text that reads: "Dear American Red Cross, | Thank you for your help. It means a lot to us. | From Madeleine | Mirman School | Los Angeles, CA 90049."
Child's handmade card depicting a watercolor painting of Earth with colorful stick figures holding hands around the world. Inside is handwritten text that reads: "Dear American Red Cross, | Thank you for your help. It means a lot to us. | From Madeleine | Mirman School | Los Angeles, CA 90049."
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.
This card was one of hundreds of pieces of art sent to the American Red Cross in the wake of the attacks. Some children wanted to thank volunteers for their humanitarian efforts. Others hoped their art would be forwarded to those directly affected by the attacks.
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.
This card was one of hundreds of pieces of art sent to the American Red Cross in the wake of the attacks. Some children wanted to thank volunteers for their humanitarian efforts. Others hoped their art would be forwarded to those directly affected by the attacks.
