Colorado License Plate, 1929

Summary

Early state-issued license plates were made of porcelain-coated iron. Later, states stamped tin, steel, or even copper to make plates. During the Second World War several states used fiberboard. Plate colors varied and some states added symbols, mottoes, or other design elements. Today, states use reflective sheeting to coat a standard-sized aluminum blank which is then stamped and decorated.

Early state-issued license plates were made of porcelain-coated iron. Later, states stamped tin, steel, or even copper to make plates. During the Second World War several states used fiberboard. Plate colors varied and some states added symbols, mottoes, or other design elements. Today, states use reflective sheeting to coat a standard-sized aluminum blank which is then stamped and decorated.

Artifact

License plate

Date Made

1929

Creators

Colorado. Motor Vehicle Division 

Creator Notes

Made for Colorado Motor Vehicle Division

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

77.10.5

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Steel (Alloy)

Color

Maroon
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 6 in

Width: 14.25 in

Inscriptions

Stamped on front: 201-070 / COLO. 1929

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