Paper Cranes
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2019.139.138
Dimensions: 9 in X 3 in X 49.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 22.86 cm X 7.62 cm X 125.73 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 22.86 cm X 7.62 cm X 125.73 cm
Source: The New York Historical (NYH)
Credit Line: Transferred from the New-York Historical Society
Description
One thousand multicolored miniature origami paper cranes created by Japanese school children. The long strings of stacked cranes are attached to a cardboard label with handwritten text that reads: "We Hope that Peace Comes Soon | Namie High School in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan."
One thousand multicolored miniature origami paper cranes created by Japanese school children. The long strings of stacked cranes are attached to a cardboard label with handwritten text that reads: "We Hope that Peace Comes Soon | Namie High School in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan."
Historical Notes
Students at the Namie High School in Japan’s Fukushima prefecture created this display of 1,000 folded paper cranes as a symbol of peace and healing. They sent this colorful example as a gesture of support to New York City in the wake of the 9/11 attacks.
Students at the Namie High School in Japan’s Fukushima prefecture created this display of 1,000 folded paper cranes as a symbol of peace and healing. They sent this colorful example as a gesture of support to New York City in the wake of the 9/11 attacks.
