Paper Cranes
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2008.901.2
Dimensions: 33 in X 11 in X 5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 83.82 cm X 27.94 cm X 12.7 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 83.82 cm X 27.94 cm X 12.7 cm
Source: Antonio "Nino" Vendome
Credit Line: Gift of Antonio 'Nino' Vendome and family
Description
1,000 multicolored miniature origami paper cranes sent to Nino's Restaurant by Japanese schoolchildren. The long strings of stacked cranes are attached to a larger green crane at the top. Handwritten on the large green crane is text that reads "Hold Out America" on one wing. The other wing reads: "May Their Souls Rest In Peace." Additional tags at the top list the names of Japanese students.
1,000 multicolored miniature origami paper cranes sent to Nino's Restaurant by Japanese schoolchildren. The long strings of stacked cranes are attached to a larger green crane at the top. Handwritten on the large green crane is text that reads "Hold Out America" on one wing. The other wing reads: "May Their Souls Rest In Peace." Additional tags at the top list the names of Japanese students.
Historical Notes
Students in Japan created this display of 1,000 folded paper cranes, a symbol of peace and healing. They sent this colorful tribute to Nino’s Restaurant near Ground Zero, where rescue, recovery, and relief workers gathered to find respite and eat.
Students in Japan created this display of 1,000 folded paper cranes, a symbol of peace and healing. They sent this colorful tribute to Nino’s Restaurant near Ground Zero, where rescue, recovery, and relief workers gathered to find respite and eat.
