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Train Ornament featuring the photograph Train - Retro - The train of tommorow 1939 BW by Mike Savad

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Train - Retro - The train of tommorow 1939 BW Ornament

Mike Savad

by Mike Savad

$19.50

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Our wooden holiday ornaments are 1/2" thick, approximately 4" tall, and include a string for easy hanging and a magnet on the back for use on refrigerators.   Ornaments are available in six different shapes, including: stars, hearts, bells, trees, ovals, and stockings.

Design Details

Colorized photo from 1939
Original title: Century limited locomotive
Location: La Salle, Chicago, IL
Photographer: Unknown

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Gently clean with a damp cloth.

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1 - 2 business days

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Artist's Description

Colorized photo from 1939
Original title: Century limited locomotive
Location: La Salle, Chicago, IL
Photographer: Unknown

This fine train was known as the Mercury, built in 1936 designed by Henry Dreyfuss. This may be the Central Station in Chicago, probably dropping off guests. The year is either 1936 or 1939 (I've seen both references).

The theme for this machine was to create something new and futuristic, while at the same time, not spend a lot of money, because they just came out of the great depression. They built it from scratch, but using heavy stock as a base. While it looked like it could be from the future, its still a steam locomotive underneath. It has 79" wheels, and they light up at night, using hidden lights. They wanted something that would stand out and have its own flavor and character.

Ever hear of the term "the red carpet treatment"?

It started from the 20th Century Limited, related to this train. They had a high speed overnig...

About Mike Savad

Mike Savad

My name is Mike Savad, I create one of a kind images. Photo realistic, is what people think of first. I specialize in job themes, such as Pharmacist, Doctor, Firemen, Lawyer, etc. Steampunk is another favorite. I'm certain you will find something that you will like. My art is inspired by Norman Rockwell and Paintings from the time of the Renaissance. Be sure to visit my Scene in Color section. I expertly restore and colorize black and white images. See the past come alive with color. Each image is painstakingly cleaned and repaired, colors are researched and shaded in. Images are designed to coordinate with the rest of my collection. The past was far more colorful than you would have imagined. Want something fun to do? Sometimes I hide...

 

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