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   Chicago History Art Deco Grant Park Illinois Central RR

    Chicago History Art Deco Grant Park Illinois Central RR
 
    SKU: M1872

See my other Chicago history souvenir magnets. 

Chicago Iron Works History Magnet
 
 

 

 

DESCRIPTION

This large sized magnet features a colorful image from a 1930 advertisement for the Illinois Central Railway, promoting rail services in Chicago, "the Vacation City."  In the foreground a pair of fashionable young women walk on the plaza in Grant Park and in the background is one of sculptor Ivan Mestrovic's 1928 native American warriors.

The Illinois Central railway connected Chicago to New Orleans in the south and Sioux City in the west.  Construction began in 1850, with help from its lawyer, Abraham Lincoln.  Upon its completion in 1856 it was the longest railroad in the world.  It was added to the Canadian National Railroad in 1998.

 

 

Size: 3” x 4-1/2” (7.62cm x 11.43cm)

 

 

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Any jagged lines in the picture result from image resolution being downgraded for the web and will not appear on your magnet, nor will any part numbers or sample marks. 

The size this magnet appears to you depends on your monitor size & settings, is different for every person and I have no control over it.  You should use size info provided at left to determine whether the size works for you.

 
 

SKU: M1872

Chicago History Art Deco Grant Park Illinois Central RR

Chicago History Art Deco Grant Park Illinois Central RR
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Q. Can you personalize or make custom magnets?
Happy to, make dozens every week.  Simple text changes to stock magnets are free, including eliminating all text.  Just add instructions to your payment or email me after payment. 
Sorry, I do not sell magnets of copyrighted images unless you are the copyright holder.

Q. How strong is the magnetism?  Will it stick to my ....?
My magnets will hold a couple sheets of lightweight paper or an appointment card but are apt to fail at holding Johnny's finger-painted masterpiece slathered with a pint of tempera paint, or a stack of coupons.  The magnet covers the entire back, which means it's unlikely to be brushed to the floor by a youngster cart wheeling through the kitchen.

Magnets do not stick to all metals.   For example, magnets do not stick to stainless steel or brass.   Learn more about what kinds of metals are magnet friendly and what kinds are not.

Q. Any special offers? 
Every order ships with at least 1 free magnet, sometimes made exclusively for you, always selected with an eye to your particular interests.

Q. Are magnets three dimensional or die cut?
Nope.  They are hand crafted rectangular pictures printed on flat, flexible 30ml magnetic vinyl with a  protective satin-finish top coating and hand finished edges. The magnets are roughly twice the thickness & strength of magnetic material found at office supply stores.  They are suitable for interior use.

In other languages that's: El imán es una imagen plana. L'aimant est une image plate. Der Magnet ist ein flaches Bild. Il magnete è un'immagine piatta. De magneet is een vlakke afbeelding. 

 

 

Q. Where are the magnets made and who makes them?
They're made in Elkhart, Indiana U.S.A. by Yours Truly.  I'm a 1-lady band so when you buy from me, you deal only with me.  If your order is flubbed, your complaint goes directly to the person who has the most to gain by your satisfaction.  When preparing your order my goal is to please you enough that you'll send other customers my way and return yourself.

Q. What if I don't like my magnets?
Return within 14 days of receipt for a full refund, including return shipping, up to the amount I spent getting it to you.  (In other words, if you decide to fly it here on your jet, you're buying the fuel :).  Just email so I'll know to watch for an incoming parcel.

Copyrights and images
I do not knowingly sell copyrighted materials.  Please contact me if you see an image in my offerings that is contrary to this policy.

Q.  What about durability?  Will they damage my refrigerator?
They are kind to your refrigerator; no metal corners to scratch or rust, no plastic sleeves to harbor soil or moisture.  The top layer is fused to the magnetic base and does not delaminate.  To clean, wipe with a damp cloth. Do not soak, use abrasives or apply cleaning products containing bleach or solvents.  I've run them through the dishwasher without disaster, but they'll last longer if you keep them out of puddles, away from puppy teeth, and remember they're not suitable for exterior use. 


 

 
 
 

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