Description:

This collectible card features a vivid photographic image centered on Ellis Island in New York City, a historic American landmark and symbol of immigration. The image prominently showcases a ship’s helm with several passengers and their luggage positioned nearby. The scene captures a moment illustrative of the immigrant experience at Ellis Island, one of the nation's most significant gateways for newcomers arriving in the United States. American flags are visible, contributing to the theme of American history and national pride.

The card includes textual elements that provide additional details: it is labeled “Ellis Island: Helm, Passengers, & Luggage (Card #3)” and bears the designation “#302A.” The term “l&g” referencing Landis & Gyr appears visibly on the card. The card also features logos for NYNEX and WorldCom, two companies associated with telecommunications in New York City, further anchoring the card’s connection to New York. The denominations printed on the card show a face value of $5.25.

The composition integrates imagery related to American waterways and boats, reinforcing the historical context of immigrant arrivals by sea to Ellis Island. The card’s design blends clearly identifiable American icons, such as U.S. flags and maritime elements, with a photographic representation of a key moment in American immigration and national history. This item is a collectible phone card linked to themes of American landmarks and national monuments, specifically focusing on Ellis Island and its role in New York’s immigrant heritage.

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