overlandflyer posted:trumptrain posted:overlandflyer posted:...the water tank might also be a good indication as to the year. Marx didn't start making plastic parts until 1952-53 so if this was a Columbia University picture, it would have to be Christmas 1952 and i would think they would be too busy packing for the White House move to set up trains.
cheers...gary
Eisenhower was elected in November 1952. His inauguration was January 1953 ( wreck of the Federal at Washington's Union Station bringing people to Ike's inaugural ) so this photo ( if taken in the Whitehouse ) would be 1953 OR taken somewhere else at another time in his life.
my guess would be Christmas 1956 (in the White House) with Mary Eisenhower (their granddaughter, born 21 Dec 1955) in the chair next to Mamie. also not to nitpick, but US presidents do not get elected until the 1st Monday after the 2nd Wednesday in December when the Electoral College meets to vote.
cheers...gary
Gentlemen,
Please reference page 147 of "TOY TRAIN MEMORIES" written by John Grams a frequent contributor to Classic Toy Trains and author of several books and articles on the toy train hobby. According to Grams the picture of Ike and Mamie was in fact taken during Christmas of 1952. This was prior to his taking the oath of office as president of the United States. In December of 1952 he was, I believe, still residing in the president's mansion at Columbia University. According to Grams the little tyke in the photo is Ike's granddaughter Susan. Research reveals she was born in December of 1951. The toddler in the photo fits the description.
