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.


Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Firefighter Pencil Sharpener



Like many previous items, this pencil sharpener evokes firefighters, a symbol connected to September 11th.

America Remembers


This is a special edition calendar.

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!



Plattsburgh Tribute Coin




Thank you to Ted Brady for this item, a special coin made for the Plattsburgh Air Branch. The coin evokes the Twin Towers.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Star Spangled Santa




The all-American Santa offered as a special collectible. I didn't purchase this object because there are many similar items that were available. It is a great example and definitely a striking combination of everything and anything "American." This was a definite outcome from September 11th.

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.