Wristwatch
Photo credit: Jin S. Lee
Accession Number: C.2009.188.25
Dimensions: 9 in X 1.375 in X 0.188 in
Dimensions (Metric): 22.86 cm X 3.4925 cm X 0.47752 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 22.86 cm X 3.4925 cm X 0.47752 cm
Source: Thomas Cancelliere
Credit Line: Gift of Thomas Cancelliere
Description
Black leather wristwatch with a gold face and clasp and with Roman numerals engraved around the border of the bezel. The face features an image of the Twin Towers with a small jewel below the number XII.
Black leather wristwatch with a gold face and clasp and with Roman numerals engraved around the border of the bezel. The face features an image of the Twin Towers with a small jewel below the number XII.
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.
