Description:

This collectible $3 phone card from the American Telecard Expo held in October 1994 offers a charming and artistic tribute to Texas, capturing the Lone Star State’s spirit through playful cartoon imagery. The card prominently displays a map of Texas, highlighting major cities such as Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, El Paso, Amarillo, and Corpus Christi. Each city is marked with distinctive symbols or characters that blend Texan culture and Americana with a whimsical, lighthearted touch. Serving both as a souvenir from the Houston-based Telecard Expo on October 28–29, 1994, and as a commemorative show card, it celebrates this unique event dedicated to telecommunication collectibles.

The card’s vibrant artwork vividly evokes Texas’s rich heritage and diverse landscape. A green cactus wearing a yellow cowboy hat marks El Paso in the far west, while a classic brown cowboy boot rests near the southern border. Near Amarillo, a sandy-colored, elegantly cartooned cow symbolizes the region’s cattle ranching history, accompanied by a coiled rattlesnake that reflects the local wildlife. An oil derrick positioned close to Dallas and Fort Worth alludes to the state’s vital oil industry. Together, these visual elements honor both the geographic diversity of Texas and the distinct cultural identities of its cities.

San Antonio is playfully represented by a pink elephant driving a small wooden covered wagon, humorously referencing Texas’s frontier heritage and pioneer spirit. This whimsical detail captures the adventurous past while maintaining the card’s lighthearted tone. Near Corpus Christi, a fisherman and boat set against blue waters evoke the Gulf Coast’s maritime and fishing traditions. This coastal scene contrasts with the arid western imagery of cacti and desert wildlife, underscoring Texas’s vast geographic variety. The use of bold, bright colors and a cartoon style enhances the engaging visual narrative, making this telecard a prized collectible for enthusiasts of Texas-themed Americana.

The card also features its limited edition number, 0379/1000, highlighting its rarity and collectible value. Branding elements such as the ACMI logo in the top left corner and the “$3 Telecard” denomination in the top right frame the map neatly while providing essential telecommunication details. The American Telecard Expo logo and event date on the right side serve as a focal point, accentuated by a red, white, and blue starburst design that reinforces the card’s patriotic theme.

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