Statuette
Photo credit: Museum staff
Accession Number: C.2024.48.38
Dimensions: 3 in X 2 in X .5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 7.62 cm X 5.08 cm X 1.27 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 7.62 cm X 5.08 cm X 1.27 cm
Source: Estate of Margaret Morton
Credit Line: Gift of the Estate of Margaret Morton
Description
Statuette featuring the Twin Towers and the World Financial Center. On the base of the statuette, engraved text reads: "TWIN TOWERS."
Statuette featuring the Twin Towers and the World Financial Center. On the base of the statuette, engraved text reads: "TWIN TOWERS."
Historical Notes
Soon after it was built, the World Trade Center, and specifically the Twin Towers, took on iconic status. Although initially criticized for their architecture of "gigantism," the two soaring towers soon became a landmark, looming large in the public imagination as an icon of New York City’s audacity and vitality. They were seen as a symbol of America itself—a place of possibilities and dreams that defied limitation.
The Twin Towers, one of New York City’s most photographed landmarks, were used in marketing, featured on postcards and souvenirs, and appeared in movies and television.
Soon after it was built, the World Trade Center, and specifically the Twin Towers, took on iconic status. Although initially criticized for their architecture of "gigantism," the two soaring towers soon became a landmark, looming large in the public imagination as an icon of New York City’s audacity and vitality. They were seen as a symbol of America itself—a place of possibilities and dreams that defied limitation.
The Twin Towers, one of New York City’s most photographed landmarks, were used in marketing, featured on postcards and souvenirs, and appeared in movies and television.
