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Metal sculpture in the shape of a tree feature two-lobed fan-shaped leaves. Sculpture is attached to a circular base and tied with a gold ribbon.
Clear glass cylindrical vase with a bouquet of orange, white, and purple synthetic flowers. Bouquet is bound with green plastic ring and string of silver plastic gemstones.
Wreath woven from branches, synthetic greenery, and pink and white synthetic flowers.
Small metal menorah with the word "Shalom" across the front and "Jerusalem" on the base. Original blue and green paint is faded. Menorah has wax drippings on branches.
Natural red rose preserved in plastic box.
Glass vase with four blue and white star-shaped balloons and a miniature American flag. Handwritten in black marker on white balloon is "Love One Another Right Now" with two hearts. Attached to front of vase is typed note that reads, "For our beloved neighbors that worshipped at the Tree of Life Synagogue, with great sadness, but also with a recommitment to a world of justice, reason, and love - [redacted], Chatham University;-[redacted], Washington DC - [redacted], Fouzhou China- [redacted], Sao Paulo Brazil."
Weight covered in blue metallic cellophane, gathered and tied at top, affixed to a ceramic base. Gold and silver metallic streamers stem from the center. Tile has dirt on bottom.
Clear glass mason jar containing paper butterflies on sticks, rhinestone star wand, and windchime in the form of an angel with message reading "be at peace."
Wreath of twigs in the shape of a peace sign.
Rectangular piece of plywood wrapped in metal with embossed design of Hebrew word "Chai," meaning "Life."
Wreath made of branches with leaves, wire, and small stones. Stones attached with black zip ties.
Black ribbon with gold letters stapled along its length. Message reads, "We will never forget." Ribbon is faded from sun exposure.
Black hockey stick with the words "Crosby 87" in white lettering along the upper shaft. Stick has black tape around the blade and clear packing tape bound around the handle.
Rectangular lantern box with wood frame and glass panels. Lantern contains electric candle. Back panel is translucent and features image of a tree. Attached to the handle of the lantern is a bow and a bouquet of white lilies. Front panel features text reading, "Memories. They remind us of people and things we hold dear. They bring smiles, laughter, and sometimes tears. No matter what others may do or say, nothing will ever take these memories away. Memories are more than just a link to the past, sometimes they're all we have that will last."
Flower pot covered in green burlap and tied with raffia ribbon. Pot contains blue and white synthetic flowers and synthetic leaves.
Clay pot containing white flowers with bow tied around stems. Bow made of gold-trimmed wired ribbon with multicolor leaves.
Metallic red rose with wire stem attached to a rock base.
Small wooden crate containing a bouquet of synthetic flowers resembling sunflowers, roses, and hydrangeas.
Cylindrical white ceramic vase containing two bouquets of blue synthetic hydrangeas. Vase is cracked down one side from top.
Red synthetic flowers with green leaves inserted into a cylindrical piece of synthetic moss. Wrapped in brown textured paper and tied with raffia bow.
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The October 27 Archive collects responses to an antisemitic attack in Pittsburgh, Pa. on October 27, 2018. These responses take many forms but share a motivating impulse. Each began in the mind and heart of someone who was moved by the events of that day and was compelled to create something meaningful from that feeling. By sharing these responses, those people chose to be vulnerable for the sake of a greater good. The October 27 Archive website was launched with the belief that sharing these responses with the world can provide an avenue for people all over the world to reflect, learn, and heal.
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