Souvenir shot glass

2001

Glass, paint

Overall: 2 1/8 in. × 1 1/2 in. (5.4 × 3.8 cm)

Gift of Margaret Heilbrun

2001.222

This shot glass was purchased in a Hallmark card store in Brooklyn Heights within a day or two of September 11th, 2001. Produced before the terrorist attacks, it is representative of World Trade Center souvenirs marketed to tourists before the destruction of the towers.

DescriptionWorld Trade Center souvenir shot glass depicting WTC logo of the twin towers in red, black, and gold surrounded by fourteen gold stars and "WORLD TRADE CENTER NEW YORK CITY"; "Big Apple" printed in script beneath the two towers. Logo appears on both sides of shot glass.

Markingsprinted on exterior: (Copyright) "CITY MERCHANDISE 779917"

ClassificationsSEPTEMBER 11, 2001 TERRORIST ATTACKS