Statuette
Photo credit: Jin S. Lee
Accession Number: C.2011.1020.7
Dimensions: 2.5 in X 1.375 in X 0.875 in
Dimensions (Metric): 6.35 cm X 3.4925 cm X 2.2225 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 6.35 cm X 3.4925 cm X 2.2225 cm
Credit Line: Collection 9/11 Memorial Museum
Description
Souvenir brass statuette featuring the Twin Towers. "W.T.C." is printed on the base.
Souvenir brass statuette featuring the Twin Towers. "W.T.C." is printed on the base.
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.
