Description:

This collectible phone card features an image centered on Ellis Island, a prominent historical landmark located in New York City, New York. The image captures luggage and packages carefully arranged on a ship, highlighting the immigrant experience linked to American history. The card includes multiple American flags, emphasizing its connection to American icons and national monuments. The ship and waterway setting reinforce the theme of transportation and immigration through New York’s waterways.

The card is marked with “L&g $5.25 Ellis Island Luggage & Packages On Ship (Card #1) #302A,” indicating a connection to Landys & Gyr, a known manufacturer of phone cards. The presence of the NYNEX and WorldCom logos situates it in the context of American telecommunications history. The phone card denotes a value of $5.25, corresponding to its use for telecommunication services.

Overall, the card commemorates Ellis Island’s role in American history as a gateway for immigrants arriving by boat and showcases related transportation scenes. It visually integrates symbols of American heritage such as flags and the specific mention of New York City landmarks to connect to its broader theme of American landmarks and historical sights.

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