NEW 2014 White House Christmas Ornaments: WG Harding 2PC Loco & Pullman Trains

Description: 2014 White House Christmas Ornament Ornaments are NEW in Box, UnusedSET OF 2 TRAINS The 2014 official White House Christmas ornament honors the administration of Warren G. Harding, who served as the twenty-ninth president of the United States from 1921 to 1923. As a young boy, Harding dreamed of being a locomotive engineer—a wish that was to come true for 51 minutes when as president, he took over the controls on the Alaskan railroad during the “Voyage of Understanding,” his famous transcontinental speaking and sightseeing tour. The Presidential Special, the train that carried President Harding west at the outset of his ambitious voyage and that would tragically carry his casket back east following his sudden death, just two months later, is the inspiration for our train Christmas ornament for 2014. Decorated with gold tones and enamel finishes, the 33rd annual White House Christmas Ornament is our first ornament to be comprised of two pieces, which can be hung as two separate ornaments or linked together. The locomotive is a detailed miniature replica of one of several steam-powered locomotives that pulled the Presidential Special; it is attached to the coal car that held its fuel. The other miniature car is the Superb, the president’s private heavyweight Pullman car. The last car on the Special, the Superb was outfitted with a public address system. President Harding made appearances and delivered speeches at stops across the country from a platform at the back of the car. The last known photograph of President Harding is an image of him on the Superb shortly before his death in a San Francisco hotel on August 2, 1923. On August 3, President Harding’s casket was placed on board the Superb and began a return trip to Washington, D.C., during which an estimated 3 million people paid their last respects. - Made in the USA- Crafted from 24-karat gold finished brass- 2 x 4 inches - Includes a brochure describing the inspiration for its design and historical background. Note: Other years are also available in my store and are listed separately - please inquire if you want combined shipping. All our items are from a non-smoking environment and have been stored away from light, heat and moisture. Happy to combine shipping with other items on request. Fast USPS Shipping to you and includes insurance and tracking. If you have any questions about this item please feel free to message us. Be sure to check out our other listings, and don't forget to add us to your FAVORITES list! Thank you!Be sure to visit my EBAY STORE, Red Clover Quilts and Collectibles, to find my weekly sales and specials! You will want to "Save this Seller" and come back often! Thank you! See my other great collectibles for sale. Your purchase helps support my cancer treatments.

Price: 22.99 USD

Location: Bristow, Virginia

End Time: 2024-12-08T23:08:46.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD