Collection Highlights
Three Iroquois: Atotárho Protected by Black Snakes, Flanked by Deganawida Offering Wampum and Hiawatha
c. 1827
X.520[dup]
Watercolor, black and brown ink, and brown gouache over graphite on beige paper, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Welded chain cross for Shrine
Object name
Welded chain cross for Shrine
Date
2001
Medium
iron chain
Description
iron chain welded in the form of a cross
Credit Line
Gift of Chief Philip Burns and Firefighter John Misha
Object Number
2003.4b
Gallery Label
This cross was created by John Misha, a 15 year veteran of the FDNY who volunteered during recovery efforts at Ground Zero. According to Misha, he found this length of chain in the rubble which he welded to form a cross. He placed it on a wooden altar left by a little girl and a man who possibly had a relative who died on 9/11. Workers at Ground Zero and later Saint Paul's Chapel, left votive objects such as rosaries and crosses at the shrine.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
