A special tribute basket created by Henn Workshops. Named "A Prayer for Peace II United We Stand, it was created as a tribute to September 11th, and also as a way to raise money for the victims. The details sheet outlines the significance of the colors and design. A great example of a handcrafted item, and the influence of September 11th on all forms of material culture.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Henn Workshops Basket: A Prayer for Peace II "United We Stand"
A special tribute basket created by Henn Workshops. Named "A Prayer for Peace II United We Stand, it was created as a tribute to September 11th, and also as a way to raise money for the victims. The details sheet outlines the significance of the colors and design. A great example of a handcrafted item, and the influence of September 11th on all forms of material culture.
Labels:
basket,
commemorative,
consumerism,
handmade
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Firefighter Pencil Sharpener
Like many previous items, this pencil sharpener evokes firefighters, a symbol connected to September 11th.
Labels:
firefighter,
household,
pencil sharpener
Freedom Freshener
Maine's Village Candle created the Freedom Freshener in memoriam for September 11th. Like other tribute items, a portion of the proceeds from their sale went to support national disaster relief efforts. Thanks to Village Candle for sending me this item!
Labels:
candle,
commemorative,
Village Candle
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Terrorism Update
As the years passed of September 11th, 2001, a number of publications appeared that offered updates on the "war against terrorism." This is one example.
Labels:
george bush,
magazine,
terrorism
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