Jones Soda

Jones Soda offered this tribute to September 11th with a number tribute labels. Various consumer goods reflected September 11th, but not necessarily to the extent of these examples. This tribute effort is interesting with its use of these images as subject of product labels. Is this a respectful way of to pay homage? Is there an underlying goal of selling more product? I'm sure Jones Soda would offer a full and reasonable explanation for these bottles, but the point here is bringing to light the far reaching impact of September 11th on consumer goods and how corporations integrated it and "harnessed" this event.

Re-Build the WTC

This "kit" from the International World of Toys offers a chance to rebuild the World Trade Center. "Rebuild our belief by ourselves." I believe the phrase they wanted was rebuild our belief in ourselves? Overall, an interesting object. It could be an activity for families to carry out. I can't imagine children putting this "toy" together, nor understanding the implication of the message of "healing." This is a common issue with toys that integrate September 11th, some of which I've posted here from my collection.

Shelia's Tribute

This object is from Custom Wood Gifts by Shelia! This company is "the nations leading gift designer and manufacturer of miniature architectural replicas in wood, created by artist Shelia Thompson." Of course, one would expect that September 11th would impact and be reflected by this line of colletibles (like other examples featured as a part of my collection). Another great example showing how September 11th is featured throughout all types of material goods. More so than any other event in American history.

Stereopticon

I purchased this stereopticon kit and assembled it to provide the necessary tool to view these special commemorative images. These images were created by a photographer in NYC. This images offer a unique perspective of the Twin Towers site and destruction. I ended up also helping get a set donated to the New York State Historical Association's collection.

Music Box

Music box tribute.

Laser Light

This "hologram" prism is a shining tribute. This is a standard object at any county fair or store featuring an odd collection of swords, moving water pictures, and Native America dolls (Oneonta mall shout out).

Commerative Plaque

Not much to comment about this limited edition plaque. The question of use does arise about this object. What does someone do with a commemorative plaque such as this? Is there a religious element to this? Does someone have this plaque as a part of their tribute or shrine to September 11th? As I recall when I purchased this object, the plaque was maufactured from WTC steel. How do you verify such a claim? A certificate of authenticity could be there way of providing proof, but it isn't clear to me that this is there reason (or claim) for the certificate.