Playing Cards
Photo credit: Jin S. Lee
Accession Number: C.2008.99.13
Dimensions: 3.875 in X 2.625 in X 1.188 in
Dimensions (Metric): 9.8425 cm X 6.6675 cm X 3.01752 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 9.8425 cm X 6.6675 cm X 3.01752 cm
Credit Line: Anonymous Gift
Description
Deck of playing cards with an illustration on the front of the cards depicting an aerial of Manhattan, including the Twin Towers. "New York | a view of the world" is printed on each card.
Deck of playing cards with an illustration on the front of the cards depicting an aerial of Manhattan, including the Twin Towers. "New York | a view of the world" is printed on each card.
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.
