Electronic Toll Pass Holder, 2010
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In the 1990s, many American toll roads introduced electronic collection devices. Often mounted to the interior of an automobile windshield in a container like this, the devices transmitted a signal to the toll plaza. Tolls were deducted from participating drivers' prepaid accounts as they cruised through the gates.
In the 1990s, many American toll roads introduced electronic collection devices. Often mounted to the interior of an automobile windshield in a container like this, the devices transmitted a signal to the toll plaza. Tolls were deducted from participating drivers' prepaid accounts as they cruised through the gates.
Artifact
Holder (Container)
Date Made
2010
Creators
Newmedia Design Solutions, Inc.
Place of Creation
United States, Illinois, Glenview
Creator Notes
Made for Newmedia Design Solutions, Inc., Glenview, Illinois.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2011.69.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Acrylic (Plastic)
Color
Colorless
Dimensions
Height: 2.25 in
Width: 2 in
Depth: 1.25 in
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