Bus Driver's Badge from Montgomery City Bus Lines, circa 1955
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This badge was worn in the 1950s by a driver for the Montgomery (Alabama) City Bus Lines. While riding a Montgomery bus in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man, leading to a widespread bus boycott by African Americans.
This badge was worn in the 1950s by a driver for the Montgomery (Alabama) City Bus Lines. While riding a Montgomery bus in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man, leading to a widespread bus boycott by African Americans.
Artifact
Badge
Date Made
circa 1955
Place of Creation
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
2001.154.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Copper alloy
Metal
Enamel (Fused coating)
Color
Yellow (Color)
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 2.5 in
Width: 2.5 in
Inscriptions
Obverse: MONTGOMERY / CITY LINES / SAFETY / COURTESY / SERVICE / 71
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