Drawing
Photo credit: Conservation staff
Accession Number: C.2006.3.66
Dimensions: 12 in X 9 in
Dimensions (Metric): 30.48 cm X 22.86 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 30.48 cm X 22.86 cm
Source: American Red Cross
Credit Line: A gift from the American Red Cross
Description
Child's handmade crayon drawing depicting the Twin Towers in the city skyline. A bandage is drawn on each tower towards the top. Every other building in the drawing is identified with a name written at the top. In the top right corner is a yellow and orange sun wearing sunglasses, and in the top center is a depiction of the Great Seal of the United States. On the left side is a tiny figure in the sky labeled as "Super Boone" with a large thought bubble depicting a dog; its text reads: "All Better." Attached to the back of the drawing is a handwritten letter on lined paper that reads:
"Dear Volunteer
My name is Kristina. I am 11 yrs. old. I hope you didn't get hurt or any other reletive [sic] of your family. I hope we can catch Bin Laden, he's a doo doo pants. I live in Billing MT. Montana is not a ranch or anything it's a city like yours. I have a dog named Boone & I have made her a superhero named Super Boone. Well in my drawings anyway, if she was real she would have made this never happend [sic]. Oh yeah I go to Independent School."
At the bottom is a drawing of a rabbit, dog, and cat all wearing capes and given superhero names: "Super Harvey," "Super Boone," and "Super Meko."
Child's handmade crayon drawing depicting the Twin Towers in the city skyline. A bandage is drawn on each tower towards the top. Every other building in the drawing is identified with a name written at the top. In the top right corner is a yellow and orange sun wearing sunglasses, and in the top center is a depiction of the Great Seal of the United States. On the left side is a tiny figure in the sky labeled as "Super Boone" with a large thought bubble depicting a dog; its text reads: "All Better." Attached to the back of the drawing is a handwritten letter on lined paper that reads:
"Dear Volunteer
My name is Kristina. I am 11 yrs. old. I hope you didn't get hurt or any other reletive [sic] of your family. I hope we can catch Bin Laden, he's a doo doo pants. I live in Billing MT. Montana is not a ranch or anything it's a city like yours. I have a dog named Boone & I have made her a superhero named Super Boone. Well in my drawings anyway, if she was real she would have made this never happend [sic]. Oh yeah I go to Independent School."
At the bottom is a drawing of a rabbit, dog, and cat all wearing capes and given superhero names: "Super Harvey," "Super Boone," and "Super Meko."
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 drawing 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 drawing 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.
