Tiffany New York Stock Exchange Coin

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Tiffany New York Stock Exchange Coin

Interesting tribute/commemorative object and another great example of corporate influence and curating of 9/11. Featuring Tiffany and the New York Stock Exchange, two iconic NYC companies, tied to 9/11 forever by a coin.

Description: This Tiffany & Co. commemorative medallion was given to members of the New York Stock Exchange in memory of the attack on 9/11. Tiffany & Co. commissioned this medallion to be made for the members of the NYSE & was never sold as a retail item. On the front is the inscription "Let Freedom Ring" with the NYSE columns & the red white & blue colors. On the back are the words " We Will Never Forget September 11, 2001. The coin is approx 3 inches in diameter, 3/16 thick & weighs approx 155 grams. Dated 2002.

No comments:

Post a Comment

About My Collection

I've been collecting objects ever since the events of September 11, 2001. My collection can be classified as everyday items that reflect the events of 9/11 in their appearance. Some of these items are defined as collectible items, but the majority were available to consumers as household goods. I have hundreds of objects, and I use this blog to help document and "catalogue" them. A number of themes also emerge and are reflected by my collection. I felt that these objects needed to be preserved and their story told.

Themes:
1) September 11th influenced/impacted all material culture (consumer goods, collectibles, etc) in way that has never occurred (in terms of the extent, types of goods, etc)

2) Connection of remembrance and memorializing to material culture (basically the idea that buying something will make someone feel better and connect them to that event).

3) The story of each object and its purpose

4) The possibility that corporations used 9/11 as an opportunity and motivation to increase sales (it wasn't just about donating a portion of the proceeds)

5) Companies carried out corporate curating. This "process" involves the production of a material good/object tied directly to 9/11, where a corporation implements their own interpretation and ties themselves forever to the events of September 11th. For example, American Express created a book about the impact of 9/11 of their company and employees. This book is their corporate curated object.

6) My collection as the ideal symbol of American consumerism, and my effort in assembling it as being an American consumer

Collecting September 11th - Collecting 9/11 - Collecting 911 - Twin Towers - World Trade Center

Tuesday, September 16, 2014