Poster
Photo credit: Conservation staff
Accession Number: C.2019.139.407
Dimensions: 22 in X 28 in
Dimensions (Metric): 55.88 cm X 71.12 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 55.88 cm X 71.12 cm
Source: The New York Historical (NYH)
Credit Line: Transferred from the New-York Historical Society
Description
Child's handmade poster depicting a colored-pencil-and-marker drawing of three firefighters standing side by side and dressed in identical yellow and red garments. "Our Heroes" is handwritten at the top and decorated to look like the American flag. The bottom right corner of the poster is signed "by Lauren."
Child's handmade poster depicting a colored-pencil-and-marker drawing of three firefighters standing side by side and dressed in identical yellow and red garments. "Our Heroes" is handwritten at the top and decorated to look like the American flag. The bottom right corner of the poster is signed "by Lauren."
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.
